They never fail who die In a great cause : the block may soak their gore ; Their heads may sodden in the sun ; their limbs Be strung to city gates and castle walls — But still their spirit walks abroad. Though years Elapse, and others share as dark... The Works of Lord Byron - Page 81by George Gordon Byron Baron Byron - 1825Full view - About this book
 | 1909 - 1130 pages
...Good luck to you and keep up the fight. " They never fail who die in a good cause. The ax may drink their gore, their heads may sodden in the sun, their limbs be strung from city wall to castle gate, their spirit walks abroad." It is only about fifty years ago.since the... | |
 | Andrew J Davis - 1996 - 412 pages
...that — " They never fail who die In a (?ront cause. Th• block m^§>ak their gore ; Their beads may sodden in the sun ; their limbs Be strung to city gates and castle walla — But stiU their spirit walks abroad. Though yean Elapse, and others share as dark a doom,... | |
 | Alexander Berkman - 2005 - 274 pages
...had they failed. But what of those that have not succeeded? There are none : "They never die who fall In a great cause. The block may soak their gore, Their heads may rotten in the sun; their limbs Be strung to city gates and castle walls. But still their spirit walks... | |
 | Louisa May Alcott, Kate Cumming - 2008 - 252 pages
...offered up their lives in vain: 162 For they never fail who die In a just cause. The block may suck Their gore; their heads may sodden In the sun; their...strung To city gates and castle walls: But still their spirits walk abroad, And never rest until the great cause triumphs. Newnan— Mobile January i, 1864:... | |
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