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POEMS.
He only asks the cause to see
Why honest thought should shrink,
To side with one, whoe'er he be,
That dares to speak and think.
Why honest thought should shrink,
To side with one, whoe'er he be,
That dares to speak and think.
Then be a martyr-spirit thine
Which aims the age to guide;
That bids the sun of Progress shine.
And seeks no wrong to hide;
But be thy weapons gentle words,
Thy shield, a heart that's brave;
No spot more sacred blesses earth
Than the humble martyr's grave.
Which aims the age to guide;
That bids the sun of Progress shine.
And seeks no wrong to hide;
But be thy weapons gentle words,
Thy shield, a heart that's brave;
No spot more sacred blesses earth
Than the humble martyr's grave.
