John Boyle O'Reilly

Liberty

I am Liberty-God’s daughter!
     My symbols-a law and a torch;
   Not a sword to threaten slaughter,
   Nor a flame to dazzle or scorch;
   But a light that the world may see,
   And a truth that shall make men free.
 
   I am the sister of Duty,
     And I am the sister of Faith;
   To-day adored for my beauty,
     To-morrow led forth for death.
   I am she whom ages prayed for;
   Heroes suffered undismayed for;
   Whom the martyrs were betrayed for.
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