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title: 'When John Bull Come A-courtin’: And Other Poems'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Lucien Voorhees Rule'
date: 1903-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'Politics'
- 'Social Issues'
- 'Poetry'
scriptures:
- 'Isaiah 2'
- 'Matthew 6'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/rule-1903-when-john-bull-come-a-courtin-and-other-poems
---

# When John Bull Come A-courtin’: And Other Poems

Lucien V. Rule's 1903 verse collection shifts from romantic love to socialist politics, condemning war and championing labor, brotherhood, and a more humane industry.

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