Official Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the State Convention, Assembled May 4th, 1853, to Revise and Amend the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Volume 2White & Potter, printers, 1853 - 2631 pages |
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... every man upon this earth Death cometh , soon or late ; And how can inan die better Than facing fearful odds , For the altars of his country , And for his country's gods ! This is the sentiment of every true lover of his country , and if ...
... every man upon this earth Death cometh , soon or late ; And how can inan die better Than facing fearful odds , For the altars of his country , And for his country's gods ! This is the sentiment of every true lover of his country , and if ...
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