(About the poet)
Sir Cecil
Arthur Spring Rice was born on February 27,1859 and died on February 14,1918.
He was a British diplomat. He was educated at Eton School and then at Ballion
College, Oxford. He is best known as the composer of “I vow To Thee, My
Country”
Sir Cecil
Spring Rice is a minor poet. He has written a few poems. But the present poem
has made him famous. He is praised for his lofty idea of patriotism in this
poem.
(About the
poem)
The poem is
an expression of the poet’s deep love for his country. His love for his country
is entire and perfect. He is prepared to make any sacrifice for it. This poem
is full of patriotic feelings and inspires us to be a true patriot.
I vow to
thee, my country-all earthly things above-
Entire and
whole and perfect, the service of my love,
The love
that asks no question,
the love
that stands the test.
That lays
upon the altar dearest and the best
The love
that never falters, the love that pays the price,
The love
that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.