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SHEATH NOT THE SWORD

"Peace, peace, when there is no peace."

Sheath not the Sword ere yet the strife is ended;
Prate not of peace before proud wills are bended—
Sheath not the Sword!

Sheath not the Sword! What of thy valiant dead?
'Twas not for this their rich hearts' blood was shed—
Sheath not the Sword!

Sheath not the Sword! Thousands our kinsmen stand
Waiting the issue in that Shadow land—
Sheath not the Sword!

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