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 If you have the power within you,
 * Like an eagle you shall soar.

But, it may be, many errors
 * Lurk in fancies such as these,

For man’s intellect is subtle,
 * Swayed and influenced with ease.

And, beside the snares of old time
 * Spread the peasants’ feet before,

Well I know designing people
 * Have invented many more.

Yes, but for the folk to break them
 * It no harder task will be.

Then, O Muse, with hope and gladness
 * Hail the dawn of liberty!