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Poem
May 6, 1847
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
An ode celebrating the temperance movement's expansion from a small cause read by few to a global influence embraced by millions from church and state, calling for action to save the lost from drunkenness through faith and mercy.
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Full Text
Temperance Ode,
"Our cause when first to light it burst,
Read by a dauntless few,
Appear'd so small, its early fall
Our foes prepared to view;
But more and more, from shore to shore,
Its influence shall extend—
Our flag unfurl'd around the world.
Triumphant to the end!"
The good and great from church and state
Now swell our long array;
Five millions more, on sea and shore,
Still own and bless our sway.
A mercy's call we listen all,
Undaunted by the host;
With Death we cope, in earnest hope,
Through God, to save the lost.
When darkness lowers, oh be it ours
To cheer the pilgrim's way;
To dash the cup and lift him up
To hail a brighter day!
Haste, brothers, haste! oh can ye waste
The precious moments given,
While ye may save from a drunkard's grave
One child of hope and heaven!
"Our cause when first to light it burst,
Read by a dauntless few,
Appear'd so small, its early fall
Our foes prepared to view;
But more and more, from shore to shore,
Its influence shall extend—
Our flag unfurl'd around the world.
Triumphant to the end!"
The good and great from church and state
Now swell our long array;
Five millions more, on sea and shore,
Still own and bless our sway.
A mercy's call we listen all,
Undaunted by the host;
With Death we cope, in earnest hope,
Through God, to save the lost.
When darkness lowers, oh be it ours
To cheer the pilgrim's way;
To dash the cup and lift him up
To hail a brighter day!
Haste, brothers, haste! oh can ye waste
The precious moments given,
While ye may save from a drunkard's grave
One child of hope and heaven!
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Temperance Moderation
Religious Faith
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Temperance Ode
Sobriety Reform
Drunkards Grave
Moral Salvation
Global Cause
Poem Details
Title
Temperance Ode
Subject
Temperance Reform
Key Lines
"Our Cause When First To Light It Burst,\Nread By A Dauntless Few,\Nappear'd So Small, Its Early Fall\Nour Foes Prepared To View;"
"But More And More, From Shore To Shore,\Nits Influence Shall Extend—\Nour Flag Unfurl'd Around The World.\Ntriumphant To The End!"
Haste, Brothers, Haste! Oh Can Ye Waste\Nthe Precious Moments Given,\Nwhile Ye May Save From A Drunkard's Grave\None Child Of Hope And Heaven!