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Lines suggested by General Brock's stirring appeal to the people of Upper Canada at the opening of the War of 1812.

arms are stout and strong, Canadian hearts are true; Your homes were in the forest made, Where pine and maple grew. A haughty foe is marching Your country to enthral; Arouse ye, brave Canadians, And answer to my call!

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