The Continental Monthly, Vol 2, No 6, December 1862, page 229 by Various Authors
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our top-knots of pride, Wear none but your own country linen; Of economy boast, let your pride be the most To show clothes of your own make and spinning;
This do without fear, and to all you'll appear Fair, charming, true, lovely and clever; Though the times remain darkish, young men may be sparkish, And love you much stronger than ever,
Well! that song is as good now as ever it was; and the next is not far off from it:
WAR SONG.--1776.
Hark, hark! the sound of war is heard, And we must all attend, Take up our arms, and go with speed, Our country to defend.
Husbands must leave their loving wives, And sprightly youths attend, Leave their sweethearts and risk their lives, Their country to defend.
May they be heroes in the field, Have heroes' fame in store; We pray the Lord to be their shield, Where thundering cannons roar.
FOOTNOTES:
[Footnote 5: Ben Zoleen=Benzoline.]
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