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POEMS.
He only asks the cause to see
Why honest thought should shrink,
To side with one, whoe'er he be,
That dares to speak and think.

Then be a martyr-spirit thine
Which aims the age to guide;
That bids the sun of Progress shine.
And seeks no wrong to hide;
But be thy weapons gentle words,
Thy shield, a heart that's brave;
No spot more sacred blesses earth
Than the humble martyr's grave.