. The American epic . ROBERT STRAWBRIDGE. Entered the pulpit, hiid at Jesus feet The glittering steel, and with a giants strength Wielded the Holy Spirits two-edged sword. This lowly, humble temple is the place Where these religious people meet to-night. And yet another, worthy of all praise. Has come to join them in their loving work. ANGELS AXD SAINTS, He goes to wave the blazing torch of truthWhere it first flashed upon this continent,Held in the hands of Hunt and Whitaker,Assisted by the greatest of John Eobert Williams. Hes Virginias owrSee at his side young Francis Asbury


. The American epic . ROBERT STRAWBRIDGE. Entered the pulpit, hiid at Jesus feet The glittering steel, and with a giants strength Wielded the Holy Spirits two-edged sword. This lowly, humble temple is the place Where these religious people meet to-night. And yet another, worthy of all praise. Has come to join them in their loving work. ANGELS AXD SAINTS, He goes to wave the blazing torch of truthWhere it first flashed upon this continent,Held in the hands of Hunt and Whitaker,Assisted by the greatest of John Eobert Williams. Hes Virginias owrSee at his side young Francis Asbury,Destined to lead the hosts of Methodism:. CAlTAIxN WEBB. And there is Embury, here Barbara Heck, The noblest of them all. There Captain Webb, Who lost an eye while fighting gallantly When Wolfe fell, crowned with victry, at Quebec. Let us go in and worship with them here. BOOK THIRD. Scene: Heights of Richmond, April 2, 1773. Michael, Gabriel,Ithueiel. Gabriel. Hail, prince of our angelic brotherhood,Guardian of empires and great statesmens guide,This day Yirginias burgesses have crowned,With unexampled glory and noblest of all noble commonwealths;With reverential love and lofty prideThey led their young majestic mother and fair, in beauteous gracefulness,To hold her bright, impenetrable shieldBetween her trembling sisters and their must be freedoms home or glorys room is found for craven dastards here. Michael. Gabriel, your admiration is deserved;I share it with you. But a selfish worldOft takes advantage of the time may come when those she now defendsAVill, quite fo


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