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Poem
October 29, 1868
White Cloud Kansas Chief
White Cloud, Doniphan County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Patriotic poem rallying against surrender in a fierce struggle for Union and Freedom, honoring the brave who died, emphasizing hope, justice, and liberty.
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WE CAN'T SURRENDER NOW:
The struggle was too fierce and long
The cost in lives too dear—
Not yet forgotten are the braves
They could not see the light
From Freedom's hallowed brow;
Nor can we lose what they bequeathed
We can't surrender now!
While Hope still streams within the breast
Of every freeman true—
While Union's symbol proudly floats
O'er land and sea and blue
While God is just, and Right o'er Wrong
No victory will allow,
We will be true to Liberty
We can't surrender now!
Tho' 'tis not well to weep, for those
Who held our brave boys back,
When coward came the Union's foe,
With desolating track,
We cannot bear the scorn (ah, no!)
Or Freedom's holy view;
The spirit dim Truth's sacred light:
We can't surrender now!
(For the Chief.)
The struggle was too fierce and long
The cost in lives too dear—
Not yet forgotten are the braves
They could not see the light
From Freedom's hallowed brow;
Nor can we lose what they bequeathed
We can't surrender now!
While Hope still streams within the breast
Of every freeman true—
While Union's symbol proudly floats
O'er land and sea and blue
While God is just, and Right o'er Wrong
No victory will allow,
We will be true to Liberty
We can't surrender now!
Tho' 'tis not well to weep, for those
Who held our brave boys back,
When coward came the Union's foe,
With desolating track,
We cannot bear the scorn (ah, no!)
Or Freedom's holy view;
The spirit dim Truth's sacred light:
We can't surrender now!
(For the Chief.)
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
Liberty Independence
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Surrender
Union
Liberty
Freedom
Braves
Hope
God
Right
Foe
Poem Details
Title
We Can't Surrender Now
Key Lines
We Can't Surrender Now!
While God Is Just, And Right O'er Wrong
We Will Be True To Liberty
We Can't Surrender Now!
The Spirit Dim Truth's Sacred Light: We Can't Surrender Now!