Concord Hymn

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1. By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
2. Their flag to April's breeze unfurled,
3. Here once the embattled farmers stood,
4. And fired the shot heard round the world.
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6. The foe long since in silence slept;
7. Alike the conqueror silent sleeps;
8. And Time the ruined bridge has swept
9. Down the dark stream which seaward creeps.
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11. On this green bank, by this soft stream,
12. We set to-day a votive stone;
13. That memory may their deed redeem,
14. When, like our sires, our sons are gone.
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16. Spirit, that made those heroes dare
17. To die, or leave their children free,
18. Bid Time and Nature gently spare
19. The shaft we raise to them and thee.