...can now be beating. For the world is old and the world is grayGrown prudent and, I think, more witty. Besides, the melancholy cry Was that of one, 'tis...they died for. I hope he's better off — I trust But sometimes doubts press thronging round ('Tis mostly when my hurts are aching) If war for Union...

...dissensions, And the clear heavens arch again Above a land of peace and pensions. The black chap—at the last we gave Him everything that he had cried...puzzle to say what they died for. I hope he's better off—I trust But sometimes doubts press thronging round ('Tis mostly when my hurts are aching) If...

...aftermath whether it had been worth it: That all is over now — the reign Of love and trade still all dissensions, And the clear heavens arch again...for Union was a sound and profitable undertaking. No mortal man can Truth restore Or say where she is to be sought for. I know what uniform I wore—...

...yet That sentimental generation With an austere compassion set Its face and faith to the occasion. That all is over now - the reign Of love and trade...for Union was a sound And profitable undertaking. No mortal man can Truth restore, Or say where she is to be sought for. I know what uniform I wore O,...

...the act of "that sentimental generation" in a time when "there were hate and strife to spare." But That all is over now — the reign Of love and trade...he's better off — I trust That his society and his masters Are worth the price we paid, and must Continue paying, in disasters; But sometimes doubts press...

...faster then Than any heart can now be beating. For the world is old and the world is gray — Grown prudent and, I think, more witty. She's cut her wisdom...price we paid, and must Continue paying, in disasters; If war for Union was a sound And profitable undertaking. 'Tis said they mean to take away The Negro's...