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For lt;tjpe,c b ertio are ma ued til chantsProtFor i tion ai each mon,yNotinertiNoli bur e:MONTPELIERWEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1873From the Aldine for June.isung Martin and Old Hart inThe following appropriate poem was recited on Memorial Day to the G. A. R. and citizens of Waitsfield, by Rev. J. H. Babbitt, and upon their request, after some urging, he has kindly consented to furnish the copy for publication.For the Freeman.Ode for Decoration Day-We have been with martial tread To the couches of the dead,Where our fallen heroes lie;To the couches of the dead—Shall it thoughtlessly be said ?Do our hzrots ever die?We have placed upon their mound,’Mid the dirge’s solemn sound,Emblems fragrant, tresh and bright.We have owned their martyr life.Their self-«acridce in strife,Yielding all to save the right.Fitting service this to doFor the noble and4the true,Thus to keep their memory 'fair, but interest on a debt.We should gladly ne’er forget,F or ihe peace then bought we aha* e.But is this the only way,On the decoration dav.Worthy tribute to lay dowa?Do the evergreen an J flowers And these consecrated hours Our whole course of duty crown?| Something more our martyrs claim,In the country's sacred name,Than mere pageant to their praise,—E’en that holy deeds be done By every loyal son,Thus the nation’s worth to raise.They for principles did give All ?twas worth for them to live,Still the principles remain I On each new demand for strife,I They entreat that with our lifeI We their precious cause maintain.I Their voice from death sounds clear,I And who will may surely hearI “Be ye true to truth for ayeI For fair freedom, goodness, peace I For the people’s real increaseI In all justice, purity.I Lift ye wisdom’s banner highI On each passing breeze to fly;I Have it catch light from above,I Give to piety a placeI Where’twill suffer uo disgrace,I Held in everlasting love.”I Patriots, heed their strong appeal ;I Guard ye well our common weal;Pledge your powers to keep their trust;I So you’ll please the nation’s Go 1;I And you'll best adorn the solj That now covers patriot’s dust.
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Montpelier Green Mountain Freeman
Montpelier, Vermont, US
Wed, Jun 11, 1873
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