 And burst the cannon's roar; — The meteor of the ocean air Shall sweep the clouds no more. Her deck, once red with heroes' blood, Where knelt the vanquished foe. When winds were hurrying o'er the flood, And waves were white below, No more shall feel...  Cassell's illustrated readings - Page 73by Cassell, ltd - 1875Full view - About this book
 | Henry Mann - 1896 - 350 pages
...high. And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky ; Beneath it rung the battle-shout, And burst the cannon's roar — The meteor of the...deck, once red with heroes' blood, Where knelt the vanquished foe, When winds were hurrying o'er the flood And waves were white below, No more shall feel... | |
 | 1835 - 320 pages
...high, And many a heart has danc'd to see That banner in the sky; Beneath it rung the battle shout, The meteor of the ocean air Shall sweep the clouds...And waves were white below, No more shall feel the conqueror's tread, Or know the conquered knee; The harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the... | |
 | 1836 - 694 pages
...high, And many a heart has danced to see That banner in the sky ; Beneath it rung the battle shout, And burst the cannon's roar — The meteor of the...deck, once red with heroes' blood, Where knelt the vanquished foe, When winds were hurrying o'er the flood, And waves were white below, No more shall... | |
 | 1836 - 268 pages
...high, And many a heart has danced to see That banner in the sky ; Beneath it rung the battle shout, And burst the cannon's roar — The meteor of the...deck, once red with heroes' blood, Where knelt the vanquished foe, No more shall feel the conqueror's tread Or know the conquered knee ; The harpies of... | |
 | Enoch Cobb Wines - 1838 - 236 pages
...graceful as the scimitar of Saladin, but as powerful and effective Beneath it rung the battle shout, And burst the cannon's roar ; The meteor of the ocean...deck, once red with heroes' blood Where knelt the vanquished foe, When winds were hurrying o'er the flood And waves were white below, No more shall feel... | |
 | Enoch Cobb Wines - 1838 - 242 pages
...air Shall sweep the clouds no more ! Her deck, once red with heroes' blood Where knelt the vanquished foe, When winds were hurrying o'er the flood And waves...No more shall feel the victor's tread, Or know the conquered knee ; — The harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea ! O better that her... | |
 | William Cullen Bryant - 1840 - 328 pages
...high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky ; Beneath it rung the battle shout, And burst the cannon's roar ; The meteor of the ocean...conquer'd knee ; The harpies of the shore shall pluck Oh ! better that her shatter'd hulk Should sink beneath the wave ; Her thunders shook the mighty deep,... | |
 | Rufus Wilmot Griswold - 1842 - 638 pages
...on high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky; Beneath it rung the battle-shout, And burst the cannon's roar; The meteor of the ocean...harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea ! O, better that her shatter'd hulk Should sink beneath the wave ; Her thunders shook the mighty deep,... | |
 | William McCarty - 1842 - 484 pages
...high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky ; Beneath it rung the battle-shout, And burst the cannon's roar ; The meteor of the ocean...harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea ! O ! better that her shatter'd hulk Should sink beneath the wave ; Her thunders shook the mighty deep,... | |
 | William McCarty - 1842 - 528 pages
...high, And many an eye has danced to see That banner in the sky . Beneath it rung the battle-shout, The meteor of the ocean air Shall sweep the clouds...harpies of the shore shall pluck The eagle of the sea ! O ! better that her shatter'd hulk Should sink beneath the wave ; Her thunders shook the mighty deep,... | |
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