The book The Centennial Ode : the Memorial Freedom Poem was written by author Taylor Bayard Here you can read free online of The Centennial Ode : the Memorial Freedom Poem book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Centennial Ode : the Memorial Freedom Poem a good or bad book?
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Nor shame of bondage has bowed her head. The National Ode. In her form and features still The unblenching Puritan will, Cavalier honor, Huguenot grace. The Quaker truth and sweetness. And the strength of the danger-girdled race Of Holland, blend in a proud completeness. From the homes of all, where her being began, She took what she gave to Man : Justice, that knew no station. Belief, as soul decreed. Free air for aspiration, Free force for independent deed ! She takes, but to give again, As th...e sea returns the rivers in rain ; And gathers the chosen of her seed From the hunted of every crown and creed. Her Germany dwells by a gentler Rhine ; Her Ireland sees the old sunburst shine ; Her France pursues some dream divine ; The National Ode. --""^ Her Norway keeps his mountain pine ; Her Italy waits by the western brine ; And, broad-based under all, Is planted England's oaken-hearted mood, The National Ode. As rich in fortitude As e'er went worldward from the island-wall ! Fused in her candid light, To one strong race all races here unite : Tongues melt in hers, hereditary foemen Forget their sword and slogan, kith and clan ; 'Twas glory, once, to be a Roman ; She makes it glory, now, to be a Man !
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