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"Our men have bravely fought, and will, When'er the time shall come; But now we hear His 'Peace, be still!' And stay within our home. "Let but our people once unite, Stand firmly as a race, Prejudice, error, strong to fight. Each here in his place. "And not a favored few demand Bribes of gold, position, While many freemen in our land Bewail their hard condition. "Liberty, truly, ours will be, And error pass away; And then no longer shall we see Injustice hold her sway. "As Americans we shall stand, Respected by all men; An honored race in this fair land, So praised by word and pen. "And those to come will never know The pain we suffered here; In peace shall vow, in peace shall plow, With naught to stay or fear." Said Naomi: "You may be right; God grant it as you say I've often heard the darkest night Gives way to brightest day."