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Show WASHINGTON. Great were the hearts and strong the minds Of those who framed in high debate, The immortal league of love that binds Our broad, fair empire, state with state. And deep the gladness of the hour . When as the auspicious task was done In solemn trust, the sword of power Was given to Glory's Unspoiled Son. The noble race is gone; the suns Of fifty years have risen and set ; But the bright links those chosen ones So strongly forged, are brighter yet Wide as our own free race increases Wide 6hall extend the elastic chain, And bind in everlasting peace, State after state, a mighty train. William Cullen Bryant. |