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POEMS FOR THE SEA.
Columbia's ships!—With dauntless prow
The tossing deep they tread;
The pirates of the Libyan sands
Have felt their prowess dread;
And the British lion's lordly mane
Their victor might confessed,
For well their nation's faith and pride
They guard on Ocean's breast.
When strong Oppression fiercely frowns,
Her eagle rears its crest,
And means no bird of air shall pluck
His pinions, or his breast;
And brightest on the threatening cloud
Gleam out her stars of gold;
Huzza! for young Columbia's ships—
And for her seamen bold!
