And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda the younger generation becomes apathetic to the veterans and their cause. At its conclusion, the song incorporates the melody and a few lines of lyrics of the 1895 song "Waltzing Matilda" by Australian poet Banjo Paterson. Many cover versions of the song have been performed and recorded, as well as many versions in foreign languages. The song is an account of the memories of an old Australian man who, as a youngster had travelled across rural Australia with a swag (the so-called Matilda of the title) and tent. In 1915 he had joined the Australian armed forces and been sent
All of Creation (song) 'God With Us'" and Kevin McNeese of New Release Tuesday called the song "amazing", Roger Gelwicks of Jesus Freak Hideout, while noting that "it's not a bad song by any means", stated that "(it) sounds precisely like the successful singles that have made MercyMe famous... there's nothing new that's offered that hasn't been heard before from the band". "All of Creation" debuted at No. 31 for the chart week of February 13, 2010 on the "Billboard" Hot Christian Songs chart. It advanced to No. 21 in its second chart week, and to No. 10 in its third week. The song