Quote#Freedom
Oh, come as comes the morn
Quote byHenry van Dyke · 1852–1933
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Liberty Enlightening the World (1917).
English (original)
Oh, come as comes the morn. Serene and strong and full of faith, America, arise, With steady hope and mighty help to join thy brave Allies. O dearest country of my heart, home of the high desire, Make clean thy soul for sacrifice on Freedom’s altar-fire: For thou must suffer, thou must fight, until the warlords cease, And all the peoples lift their heads in liberty and peace.
— Henry van Dyke
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