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" They came with the tread of an earthquake The ground beneath them shook; And the loyal thought, and the loyal word. To their heart of hearts they took ! Then who shall stand before them, Or break their God-armed van, As they go forth but to conquer, For Freedom and for Man? Then lift our time-worn banner high, And wake our ancient battle-cry: "For Freedom and for Man!" y 19 THE GENIUS OF Press on, heroic Champions! Bear down the traitor band, For home, for wives and children, Freedom and Nati...ve Land I Keep every soldier's honor, As gleaming saber, bright, And cut each clanking fetter With the tempered blade of Eight ! On, with stout heart and straining breath, To freedom, victory, or death! Charge home ! charge heavy ! charge ! Crowned with the golden glory That lit the dying day, The gallant ship weighed anchor That bore our brave away; Like the silence that heralds earthquakes, Was the stillness that bound us all; For, dumb and benumbed with aching, Our hearts were held in thrall; Then from the bannered vessel came A shout, clothed with a breath of flame : " Our country !
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