Volume 33 — J. C. N. G.
Reading edition
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Oh thou spirit of lightning That movest the French From the hands of the tyrant, The sceptre to wrench. Thou no more wilt be cheated But keep under arms Till the sway thou upholdest Is free from alarms! Hurrah! hurrah! &c.
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J'entends gronder la foudre Des braves Français Ils ont réduit en poudre Le siége des forfaits. Leurs éclairs épouvantent Les rois étrangers Dont les glaives tourmentent Des coeurs opprimés. Vive, vive, &c.
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Tis too late for an Infant To govern a land Which a tyrant long practiced Has failed to command. For the men of fair Gallia At home will be free, And extend independence To lands o'er the sea! Hurrah! hurrah! &c.
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Désormais soyez sages Restez tous armés Protégeant vos suffrages Et vos droits sacrés. Comblez l'espoir unique De France! en avant! Vive la République! A bas les tyrans! Vive, vive, &c.