A monument to Washington? A tablet graven with his name? Green be the mound it stands upon, And everlasting as his fame!
His glory fills the land--the plain, The moor, the mountain and the mart! More firm than column, urn or fane, His monument--the human heart.
The Christian, patriot, hero, sage! The chief from heaven in mercy sent; His deeds are written on the age-- His country is his monument.
"The sword of Gideon and the Lord" Was mighty in his mighty hand-- The God who guided he adored, And with his blessing freed the land.
The first in war, the first in peace, The first in hearts that freemen own; Unparalleled till time shall cease-- He lives, immortal and alone.
Yet let the rock-hewn tower rise, High to the pathway of the sun, And speak to the approving skies Our gratitude to Washington.
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