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KOSSUTH AND THE HUNGARIANS.
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KOSSUTH AND THE HUNGARIANS.
“The Hungarians stood up for their ancient constitutions with certain reforms. Afterwards they set up a republic under the famous Kossuth. But unluckily feuds had arisen between the Magyars and other races in Hungary, and this greatly helped the reconquest of the country by Austria, which, however, was not done without the help of Russia.” —Freeman's General Sketch.
Champions ye are of freedom and of truth;
Like children of the world in her fresh youth,
Stand forth, stand forth, for all the earth to see!
A very ancient and a noble cause
Invites you, calls you, clothes you with new might.
Oh, doubly weaponed are you with the right,
Supported by the old majestic laws.
Now for all noble growth of mind and heart
The nations look to you; be strong and free,
And, with a fame that never shall depart,
Stand forth, stand forth, for all the world to see,
O champions both of temple and of mart,
Kossuth and the brave men of Hungary!
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