They rose in dark and evil days To right their native land; They kindled here a living blaze That nothing shall withstand. Alas! that Might can vanquish Right — They fell and passed away; But true men, like you, men, Are plenty here to-day. Then here's... The Speeches of Richard Lalor Sheil - Seite 264von Richard Lalor Sheil - 1865 - 471 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
| 1899 - 336 Seiten
...away : But true men, like you, men Are plenty here to-day. Then here's their memory — may it be For us a guiding light, To cheer our strife for liberty,...Through good and ill, be Ireland's still, Though sad as their's your fate ; And true men, like you, men, Like those of Ninety-eight ! XXII.— THE BROTHERS... | |
| James Anthony Froude, John Tulloch - 1843 - 776 Seiten
...away ; But true men, like you, men, Are plenty here to-day. Then here's their memory — may it be For us a guiding light, To cheer our strife for liberty,...unite. Through good and ill, be Ireland's still. Though sud as theirs your fate ; And true men be you, men, Like those of Ninety-eight." Of the influence of... | |
| |