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Bless God he went as soldiers

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Bless God he went as soldiers by Emily Dickinson

 Bless God, he went as soldiers,
His musket on his breast --
Grant God, he charge the bravest
Of all the martial blest!

Please God, might I behold him
In epauletted white --
I should not fear the foe then --
I should not fear the fight!

Form: Ballad

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