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IRISH MELODIES.
WAR SONG.
REMEMBER THE GLORIES OF BRIEN THE BRAVE*[1].
I.
Remember the glories of Brien the brave,
Tho' the days of the hero are o'er;
Tho' lost to Moronia†[2] and cold in the grave,
He returns to Kinkora‡[3] no more!
That star of the field, which so often has pour'd
Its beam on the battle is set;
But enough of its glory remains on each sword,
To light us to victory yet!