IN former songs Pride have I sung, and Love, and passionate, joyful br Life, br But here I twine the strands of Patriotism and Death. br br And now, Life, Pride, Love, Patriotism and Death, br To you, O FREEDOM, purport of all! br (You that elude me most--refusing to be caught in songs of mine,) br I offer all to you. br br br 'Tis not for nothing, Death, br I sound out you, and words of you, with daring tone--embodying you, br In my new Democratic chants--keeping you for a close, br For last impregnable retreat--a citadel and tower, 10 br For my last stand--my pealing, final cry.