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Poem
September 19, 1789
The Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
A patriotic song calling brave Kentuckians to fight the savage foe for their country's safety, promising conquest and a joyful return to loved ones, to the tune of 'The dusky night.'
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To the tune of "The dusky night."
I
COME all you brave Kentuckians,
Who dangers dare to meet;
Come, let us haste, in war's dread guise,
The savage foe we'll beat.
For a fighting we must go, &c.
II
Thro' forests' deep embrown'd
By shades,
We'll seek the dimly track.
Oh! be our country's safety sure!
May conquest crown th' attack!
When a fighting we do go, &c.
III
Then, conquest crown'd we'll haste to
Our wives and sweethearts' arms.
And o'er our gladfome bowls we'll sing
"Kentucky Volunteers."
As home in peace we go, &c.
To the tune of "The dusky night."
I
COME all you brave Kentuckians,
Who dangers dare to meet;
Come, let us haste, in war's dread guise,
The savage foe we'll beat.
For a fighting we must go, &c.
II
Thro' forests' deep embrown'd
By shades,
We'll seek the dimly track.
Oh! be our country's safety sure!
May conquest crown th' attack!
When a fighting we do go, &c.
III
Then, conquest crown'd we'll haste to
Our wives and sweethearts' arms.
And o'er our gladfome bowls we'll sing
"Kentucky Volunteers."
As home in peace we go, &c.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Ballad
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Kentuckians
Brave Volunteers
Savage Foe
War Conquest
Country Safety
Patriotic Song
Poem Details
Title
Kentucky Volunteers
Subject
Call To Arms For Kentuckians Against Savage Foe
Form / Style
To The Tune Of 'The Dusky Night'
Key Lines
Come All You Brave Kentuckians,
Who Dangers Dare To Meet;
Oh! Be Our Country's Safety Sure!
May Conquest Crown Th' Attack!
And O'er Our Gladfome Bowls We'll Sing
"Kentucky Volunteers."