Life and soul were kept in by a mother's assistance, Who struggled with faith, and prevail'd 'gainst despair; Like an angel she watch'd o'er the lamp of existence, And never would leave while a glimmer was there.

They battle, so 'tis said, for freedom's rights More clearly seen, 'tis slave 'gainst slave who fights.

To raise up Cittizen against Cittizen, Stranger gainst stranger, Soldier against Soldier, And Maiestrates against the Maiestrates.