Classic Poem

Stricken heart that throbs with grief,
By the waves of sorrow tossed,
Mourning for the early lost,—
Look above!
Hopes now wrecked upon the reef
Shall revive in endless love;—
Look above!

Spirit bowed with crushing woe,
Light the darkest gloom enshrouds;
Penetrate the battle clouds!—
Look above!
Triumph follows Freedom's blow,
Sent from realms of endless love;—
Look above!

Canst thou pierce the heavy gloom?
Canst thou clasp the promise sealed
Righteous truth can never yield!—
Look above!
'Round your hero's lowly tomb,
Glows the light of endless love;—
Look above!

Young in years but strong in zeal,
Could he stand inactively
By the flag of Liberty?—
Look above!
Immortality shall seal
All his deeds in endless love;—
Look above!

He, to right his country's wrong,
In the priceless hours of youth
Grasped the mighty sword of truth;—
Look above!
And, with soul-triumphant song,
Soared to realms of endless love;—
Look above!

Higher service there is none
Than to save our Fatherland
From a vaunting traitor-band;—
Look above!
Glory claims him for her own,
Twines his brow in endless love;—
Look above!

One more sacrifice is given,
One more home is robbed of light,
Dwelling now in deepest night;—
Look above!
Sacred ties on earth are riven;
But abide in endless love;—
Look above!

Waiting spirit, crushed and torn,
Drinking yet the cup of gall,
Or hast drained its marah all,—
Look above!
Soon beyond earth's sorrows borne
Thou shalt dwell in endless love!—