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Poem
July 23, 1812
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
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Patriotic ode sung at the Washington Benevolent Society's July 4, 1812, celebration in New York, rejoicing in American liberty's birth, invoking Washington's example, and expressing faith amid war's horrors.
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AN ODE,
Composed, adapted to music, and sung before The Washington Benevolent Society, OF THE CITY OF NEW-YORK, At their anniversary celebration of the Fourth of July, 1812.
BY MR HILL.
YE patriots rejoice while ye hail the glad morning. That dawn'd on our sires at our liberty's birth : May its radiance extend, distant empires illuming, And freedom, by commerce, be borne o'er the earth- Till oppression and slavery depart from the world, Till ambition, with tyrants, in ruin be hurl'd.
Ye patriots rejoice, while ye hail the bright morning. That dawn'd on our sires at our liberty's birth May WASHINGTON's name, his example, his valour, Inspire us with prudence, our rights to defend ; His parting advice in our hearts be recorded. Our councils direct, and to ages descend ; Then discord and party shall fly from our land, Our virtues obey, and our wisdom command.
Ye patriots rejoice, while ye hail the bright morning That dawn'd on our sires at our liberty's birth ColumBIA, thy name be encircled with glory! On thee, their last hope, freedom's votaries depend. The wiles of fell despots shall harmless assail thee, The GoD of our Fathers our rights shall defend. Though storms gather o'er us, and dangers surround, Our faith in his aid shall with safety be crown'd.
Rejoice, then, ye patriots, to hail the bright morning, That dawn'd on our sires at liberty's birth. While the horrors of WAR shall envelope our country And Rapine and Murder shall stalk o'er the plain, May the spirit of Faction be dormant among us, Our mild Constitution still sacred remain- That while we submit to the powers that be, Our votes may once more show the world we are free ! And long may our children salute the bright morning, That dawn'd on our sires at our liberty's birth.
Composed, adapted to music, and sung before The Washington Benevolent Society, OF THE CITY OF NEW-YORK, At their anniversary celebration of the Fourth of July, 1812.
BY MR HILL.
YE patriots rejoice while ye hail the glad morning. That dawn'd on our sires at our liberty's birth : May its radiance extend, distant empires illuming, And freedom, by commerce, be borne o'er the earth- Till oppression and slavery depart from the world, Till ambition, with tyrants, in ruin be hurl'd.
Ye patriots rejoice, while ye hail the bright morning. That dawn'd on our sires at our liberty's birth May WASHINGTON's name, his example, his valour, Inspire us with prudence, our rights to defend ; His parting advice in our hearts be recorded. Our councils direct, and to ages descend ; Then discord and party shall fly from our land, Our virtues obey, and our wisdom command.
Ye patriots rejoice, while ye hail the bright morning That dawn'd on our sires at our liberty's birth ColumBIA, thy name be encircled with glory! On thee, their last hope, freedom's votaries depend. The wiles of fell despots shall harmless assail thee, The GoD of our Fathers our rights shall defend. Though storms gather o'er us, and dangers surround, Our faith in his aid shall with safety be crown'd.
Rejoice, then, ye patriots, to hail the bright morning, That dawn'd on our sires at liberty's birth. While the horrors of WAR shall envelope our country And Rapine and Murder shall stalk o'er the plain, May the spirit of Faction be dormant among us, Our mild Constitution still sacred remain- That while we submit to the powers that be, Our votes may once more show the world we are free ! And long may our children salute the bright morning, That dawn'd on our sires at our liberty's birth.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Liberty Independence
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Patriotic Ode
July Fourth
Washington Benevolent Society
American Liberty
War Of 1812
Freedom Commerce
What entities or persons were involved?
By Mr Hill.
Poem Details
Title
An Ode
Author
By Mr Hill.
Subject
Sung Before The Washington Benevolent Society, Of The City Of New York, At Their Anniversary Celebration Of The Fourth Of July, 1812.
Key Lines
Ye Patriots Rejoice While Ye Hail The Glad Morning. That Dawn'd On Our Sires At Our Liberty's Birth : May Its Radiance Extend, Distant Empires Illuming, And Freedom, By Commerce, Be Borne O'er The Earth
May Washington's Name, His Example, His Valour, Inspire Us With Prudence, Our Rights To Defend ;
Columbia, Thy Name Be Encircled With Glory! On Thee, Their Last Hope, Freedom's Votaries Depend.
While The Horrors Of War Shall Envelope Our Country And Rapine And Murder Shall Stalk O'er The Plain,