The writings of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume 4., Personal Poems, Ii.

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Death called him from a need as imminent
     As that from which the Silent William went [136]
When powers of evil, like the smiting seas
     On Holland's dikes, assailed her liberties.
Sadly, while yet in doubtful balance hung
     The weal and woe of France, the bells were rung
For her lost leader. Paralyzed of will,
     Above his bier the hearts of men stood still.
Then, as if set to his dead lips, the horn
     Of Roland wound once more to rouse and warn,
The old voice filled the air! His last brave word
     Not vainly France to all her boundaries stirred.
Strong as in life, he still for Freedom wrought,
     As the dead Cid at red Toloso fought.

1877.

Boston and New York, Houghton, Mifflin and company, 1888-89.

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