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Poem
November 26, 1794
Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Patriotic song by a gentleman of Col. McPherson's Blues, to the tune of 'Aiken Drum,' urging soldiers to chase freedom's enemies over western hills, endure marches without complaint, reunite with loved ones, and defend the federal banner against faction.
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A NEW SONG.
Written by a Gentleman of Col. McPherson's Blues.
Tune of "Aiken Drum."
SINCE the Eagle of Freedom is roused from her nest
Let us chase her fell fiends o'er the hills of the west,
In a contest so glorious we'll rise above pain,
For the Soldiers of Freedom will never complain.
As we march o'er the Mountains that rise 'mid the clouds,
Where the blue mist of Heaven the sun-beam enshrouds,
Tho' we labour o'er rocks and are delug'd with rain,
Yet the Soldiers of Freedom will never complain.
Tho' the fair we have left may breathe the fond sigh,
And the drops of affection may moisten the eye,
Yet we soon, my brave lads, shall embrace them again,
And the Daughters of Freedom shall never complain.
While our Federal Banner unfurls to the gale,
The serpent of faction shall never prevail,
The laws we'll defend, then, again and again,
And we'll ne'er give our country a cause to complain.
Written by a Gentleman of Col. McPherson's Blues.
Tune of "Aiken Drum."
SINCE the Eagle of Freedom is roused from her nest
Let us chase her fell fiends o'er the hills of the west,
In a contest so glorious we'll rise above pain,
For the Soldiers of Freedom will never complain.
As we march o'er the Mountains that rise 'mid the clouds,
Where the blue mist of Heaven the sun-beam enshrouds,
Tho' we labour o'er rocks and are delug'd with rain,
Yet the Soldiers of Freedom will never complain.
Tho' the fair we have left may breathe the fond sigh,
And the drops of affection may moisten the eye,
Yet we soon, my brave lads, shall embrace them again,
And the Daughters of Freedom shall never complain.
While our Federal Banner unfurls to the gale,
The serpent of faction shall never prevail,
The laws we'll defend, then, again and again,
And we'll ne'er give our country a cause to complain.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Ballad
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
War Military
Liberty Independence
What keywords are associated?
Freedom Eagle
Soldiers March
Federal Banner
Aiken Drum
Patriotism
Military Valor
What entities or persons were involved?
Written By A Gentleman Of Col. Mcpherson's Blues.
Poem Details
Title
A New Song.
Author
Written By A Gentleman Of Col. Mcpherson's Blues.
Subject
Patriotic Exhortation To Soldiers Of Freedom
Form / Style
Stanzaic Song To The Tune Of 'Aiken Drum'
Key Lines
Since The Eagle Of Freedom Is Roused From Her Nest
Let Us Chase Her Fell Fiends O'er The Hills Of The West,
In A Contest So Glorious We'll Rise Above Pain,
For The Soldiers Of Freedom Will Never Complain.
While Our Federal Banner Unfurls To The Gale,
The Serpent Of Faction Shall Never Prevail,
The Laws We'll Defend, Then, Again And Again,
And We'll Ne'er Give Our Country A Cause To Complain.