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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 7. (ed. Frank Moore), The Constitution. (search)
The Constitution. by Alexander H. Morrison. Hail!--thou eternal platform of the right! Whose planks are battle-fields of old renown, Where justice gained bright victories over might, And hurled defiance at a tyrant's crown. Yes, crushed and beat the bold oppressor down; And the young States, whose liberty was bought Unconquered, and unshrinking from the frown Of Europe's monarchs, nobly, faithful wrought Their blood-bought rights into this pyramid of thought. And who will raise his eyes and look afar O'er the broad plains and rivers of our land, And see for every State a blazing star Gemming our flag, that waves on every strand- Sees binding all the Constitution's band Into one mighty whole — will dare to say One word, and much less raise his impious hand Against that glorious sun, whose livening ray Sheds o'er Columbia's sons the light of freedom's day. Thou mighty fortress of a people free! A rock upon whose solid front may break The billows of oppression ceaselessly, And never