1842 07 15 Times and Seasons-A Hymn

From the Times and Seasons 15 July 1842, pg 862

A Hymn.

From the New York Herald

BY JAMES ARLINGTON BENNETT,

of Arlington House N. Y.

WRITTEN FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY.

Tune--"Hail Columbia."

Hail ye Mormons--chosen band!

Hail ye Saints of our lov'd land!

Who suffered much in freedom's cause.

Who with your blood have seal'd your laws;

And now fierce persecution's gone,

Enjoy the peace your faith hath won.

Let your religion be your boast.

Ever mindful what it cost,

Let its Altar reach the skies.

Chorus--Be ye faithful, just and true,

Brothers, in the great Nauvoo;

Firm, united without fear,

Worship in your temple here.

Immortal Masters, rise once more,

"Defend your faith, defend your shore;"

Let Joseph, with the Prophet's wand,

And all the saints who hold command,

Expel the foes who dare invade

The sanctuary of our dead.

"While offering peace sincere and just,

In heaven we place our only trust,

That truth and justice must prevail"

And all the schemes of bigots fail.

Be ye faithful, &c.