Hymns and Odes for Temperance Occasions XI

Let the trump of Fame Be blown in praise of all, Who, in Virtue's name, Fight or bravely fall! On the heroes move, Though hosts their march impede; For the land they love They plead, they plead. Who hath ears to hear Let him hear their plea, And with holy fear From the Tempter flee; Till brew-house, vat, and still Are swept from all our shore, And hill shall shout to hill, "Their slavery is no more!" Cheer the patriot band, Who, for their country, draw The sword of God's right hand, The sword of Right and Law! They in His strength are strong, Who dare encounter loss, While bearing thus along The cross, the cross. Grasp, every man, his shield,-- The shield of faith,--and come On to the battle-field, Against the powers of Rum. Those powers are shaken, even now! Of Heaven they're not the powers! Then on, with dauntless brow! The Victory is ours!