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Poem
May 19, 1861
New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Patriotic hymn by Oliver Wendell Holmes calling on God to bless and guide the nation's army in battle, protecting the flag until peace reigns and all join in praise.
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La Canadienne,
From The Atlantic Monthly for June
ARMY HYMN.
BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
"Old Hundred."
O Lord of Hosts! Almighty King!
Behold the sacrifice we bring!
To every arm that bears its strength
Thy spirit shed through every heart!
Wake in our breasts the living fires,
The holy faith that warmed our sires!
Thy hand has made our Nation free;
To die for her is serving Thee.
Be Thou a pillared flame to show
The midnight snare, the silent foe;
And when the battle thunders loud,
Still guide us in its moving cloud.
God of all Nations! Sovereign Lord!
In Thy dread name we draw the sword,
We lift the starry flag on high
That fills with light our stormy sky.
From treason's rent, from murder's stain,
Guard Thou its folds till Peace shall reign,
Till fort and field, till shore and sea,
Join our loud anthem, Praise to Thee!
From The Atlantic Monthly for June
ARMY HYMN.
BY OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.
"Old Hundred."
O Lord of Hosts! Almighty King!
Behold the sacrifice we bring!
To every arm that bears its strength
Thy spirit shed through every heart!
Wake in our breasts the living fires,
The holy faith that warmed our sires!
Thy hand has made our Nation free;
To die for her is serving Thee.
Be Thou a pillared flame to show
The midnight snare, the silent foe;
And when the battle thunders loud,
Still guide us in its moving cloud.
God of all Nations! Sovereign Lord!
In Thy dread name we draw the sword,
We lift the starry flag on high
That fills with light our stormy sky.
From treason's rent, from murder's stain,
Guard Thou its folds till Peace shall reign,
Till fort and field, till shore and sea,
Join our loud anthem, Praise to Thee!
What sub-type of article is it?
Hymn
Song
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
Patriotism
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Army Hymn
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Lord Of Hosts
Nation Free
Starry Flag
Battle Thunders
Praise To Thee
What entities or persons were involved?
By Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Poem Details
Title
Army Hymn.
Author
By Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Subject
Army Hymn
Form / Style
To The Tune Of "Old Hundred"
Key Lines
O Lord Of Hosts! Almighty King!
Behold The Sacrifice We Bring!
Thy Hand Has Made Our Nation Free;
To Die For Her Is Serving Thee.
We Lift The Starry Flag On High