Concord Hymn

Various ^ | April 19, 1836 | Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Joe 6-pack]

CONCORD HYMN
("Hymn: Sung at the Completion of the Concord Monument, April 19, 1836")

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

By the rude bridge that arched the flood,
Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,
Here once the embattled farmers stood
And fired the shot heard round the world.

The foe long since in silence slept;
Alike the conqueror silent sleeps;
And Time the ruined bridge has swept
Down the dark stream which seaward creeps.

On this green bank, by this soft stream,
We set today a votive stone;
That memory may their deed redeem,
When, like our sires, our sons are gone.

Spirit, that made those heroes dare
To die, and leave their children free,
Bid Time and Nature gently spare
The shaft we raise to them and thee.

[Joe 6-pack]

April 19, 1775

[knarf]

I remember that from around the fourth or fifth grade (Boston public school) .. thanx for posting ... I HAD forgotten it.

[Joe 6-pack]

Just trying to get the post up a day ahead of the anniversary...Glad I could rekindle some memories. That’s my hope behind the post ;-)

[Joe 6-pack]

April 19th Bump

[Joe 6-pack]

Concord Hymn Performed by the Choir of First Parish Church, Concord, Ma. Elizabeth Norton, Director.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Lovely. Thanks.

[Joe 6-pack]

Always loved the poem...found the musical performance awe inspiring :)

[afraidfortherepublic]

Indeed!

[floralamiss]

Thank you, J. I love it, too. Still hope to make it up there one day to see the bridge and battle area and that beautiful flag.

Happy Easter to you and Ranger and your wonderful family!

[Joe 6-pack]

Thanks T. Happy Easter to you as well!