The miscellaneous works of David Humphreys Late Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to the Court of Madrid |
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Ev'n then his country heard o'er ocean far,
The coming sounds of predatory war:
Again her voice his martial service claims,
Oh! best of heroes! best of patriot names!
Thy last obedience crowns thy precious life.
“But who shall lead us to the glorious strife?”
Exclaim our mourning bands, as o'er thy bier
They bend, and bathe it with a frequent tear.
Fear not—his spirit, still the soldier's friend,
Shall in your front on some brave chief descend;
And 'mid the thunder of the war inspire
In every breast a spark of heav'n's own fire.
The coming sounds of predatory war:
Again her voice his martial service claims,
Oh! best of heroes! best of patriot names!
Thy last obedience crowns thy precious life.
“But who shall lead us to the glorious strife?”
Exclaim our mourning bands, as o'er thy bier
They bend, and bathe it with a frequent tear.
Fear not—his spirit, still the soldier's friend,
Shall in your front on some brave chief descend;
And 'mid the thunder of the war inspire
In every breast a spark of heav'n's own fire.
| The miscellaneous works of David Humphreys | |