Classic Poem

Trumpet of Liberty!
Trumpet of Freedom!
Call on thy sons,
And to victory lead them:
Youth whose bright tresses wave,
Age with locks hoary,
All who are good and brave,
Summon to glory.

Trumpet of Liberty!
Rend thou asunder
Slavery's chains
With a war-note of thunder.
Slaves, from your slumbers start,
Wake ye from slavery!
O, let the warrior's heart
Kindle in bravery!

Trumpet of Liberty!
Europe shall hear thee.
Blow Freedom's blast,
Every tyrant shall fear thee.
Call on the brave,
And to victory lead them, —
Tyrants to death,
And the slave to his freedom.

Nations arise!
In the might of your bravery;
Banish your kings, —
Live no longer in slavery;
Rise in your strength, —
They shall tremble and fear you;
Call for your rights, —
Every tyrant shall hear you.

Nations, be free!
'T is your good and your glory;
Then shall your deeds
Live and brighten in story.
Trumpet of Liberty!
On to fame lead them.
O, they shall conquer,
For sacred is freedom!