. Ballads of bravery. ilnuL BALLADS OF BRAVERY. History took a fresh, higher start From that standi, beaming hour;And when the speeding messenger, that bareThe news that strengthened every heart,Met near the DelawareTlie leader, who had just been named,Who was to be so famed, The steadfast, earnest Washington,With hands uplifted, great soul flashing to his eyes, Our liberties are safe ! The cause is won ! A thankful look he cast to heaven, and thenHis steed he spurred, in haste to lead such noble Fastening the Buckle.

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