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 The music I love, is The shout of the brave, The yell of the dying, The scream of the flying, When this arm wields Death's sickle, And garners the grave. ! I kiss thee.

Far isles of the ocean Thy lightning have known, And wide o'er the main land Thy horrors have shone. Great sword of my father, Stern joy of his hand, Thou hast carved his name deep on The stranger's red strand, And won him the glory Of undying song. Keen cleaver of gay crests, Sharp piercer of broad breasts, Grim slayer of heroes, And scourge of the strong. ! I kiss thee.