Oh the Sight Entrancing

 Oh, the sight entrancing, 
When morning's beam is glancing 
O'er files array'd 
With helm and blade, 
And plumes in the gay wind dancing! 
When hearts are all high beating 
And the trumpet's voice repeating 
That song, whose breath 
May lead to death, 
But never to entreating. 
Oh, the sight entrancing, 
When morning's beam is glancing 
O'er files array'd 
With helm and blade, 
And plumes in the gay wind dancing! 

Yet, tis not helm or feather -- 
For ask yon despot, whether 
His plumed bands 
Could bring such hands 
And hearts as ours together. 
Leave pomps to those who need 'em -- 
Give man but heart and freedom, 
And proud he braves 
The gaudiest slaves 
That crawl where monarchs lead 'em. 
The sword may pierce the beaver, 
Stonewalls in time may sever, 
'Tis mind alone, 
Worth steel and stone, 
That keeps men free for ever. 
Oh, that sight entrancing, 
When the morning's beam is glancing, 
O'er files array'd 
With helm and blade, 
And in Freedom's cause advancing!

Form: Ballad

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