In War Time, and Other PoemsTicknor and Fields, 1864 - 152 pages |
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... voices take A sober tone ; our very household songs Are heavy with a nation's griefs and wrongs ; And innocent mirth is chastened for the sake Of the brave hearts that nevermore shall beat , The eyes that smile no more , the unreturning ...
... voices take A sober tone ; our very household songs Are heavy with a nation's griefs and wrongs ; And innocent mirth is chastened for the sake Of the brave hearts that nevermore shall beat , The eyes that smile no more , the unreturning ...
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... voice be heard , with good The evil overcoming . Give prayer and purse To stay the Curse Whose wrong we share , Whose shame we bear , Whose end shall gladden Heaven ! In vain the bells of war shall ring Of triumphs and revenges , While ...
... voice be heard , with good The evil overcoming . Give prayer and purse To stay the Curse Whose wrong we share , Whose shame we bear , Whose end shall gladden Heaven ! In vain the bells of war shall ring Of triumphs and revenges , While ...
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... voice of Peace , - " Is there no respite ? no release ? - When shall the hopeless quarrel cease ? " O Lord , how long ! - One human soul Is more than any parchment scroll , Or any flag thy winds unroll . " What price was Ellsworth's ...
... voice of Peace , - " Is there no respite ? no release ? - When shall the hopeless quarrel cease ? " O Lord , how long ! - One human soul Is more than any parchment scroll , Or any flag thy winds unroll . " What price was Ellsworth's ...
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... march I led , My voice Magenta's charges sped . " But now , through weary day and night , I watch a vague and aimless fight For leave to strike one blow aright . " On either side my foe they own : One THE WATCHERS . 23.
... march I led , My voice Magenta's charges sped . " But now , through weary day and night , I watch a vague and aimless fight For leave to strike one blow aright . " On either side my foe they own : One THE WATCHERS . 23.
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... is near , the stake is great : God knoweth if it be too late . " Still wait and watch ; the way prepare Where I with folded wings of prayer May follow , weaponless and bare . " " Too late ! " the stern , sad voice 24 IN WAR TIME .
... is near , the stake is great : God knoweth if it be too late . " Still wait and watch ; the way prepare Where I with folded wings of prayer May follow , weaponless and bare . " " Too late ! " the stern , sad voice 24 IN WAR TIME .
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