The Columbian Hero

A SOLDIER is the noblest name, Enroll'd upon the lists of fame, His country's pride and boast; Honour the glorious bright reward, For which the hero draws his sword, Should ne'er be stain'd or lost. To guard her rights and liberties, His duty and his care; The brave and worthy to respect, And to the verge of life protect The innocent and fair. When glory sent her legions forth, Her influence spread from south to north, There freedom soon appear'd. 'Twas there she found her fav'rite SON, Thro' all the world his name is known, Thro' all the world rever'd; When smiling, thus the Goddess spoke, "Columbia's sons draw near; "A soldier's duty ne'er forget, "Behold the great example set, "The school of honour here."