Never mind.
Sam Williams.
What is it that gives him power to talk that way?
Why is it he can do that,
(Lifts his hand)
and trains come in
With soldiers? We can't do it. And they're two
And we're four hundred.
Jim King.
That don't get us bread.
Sam Williams.
Is it because they own the mills and lands?
It's only when they own us that they're strong.
Comrades, you've come now where the ways divide.
There's bigger gates than these stand open here
If you'll just stick together. 'Tain't to-day
I'm thinking of. There's a green shore somewhere
If you'll just turn your faces from that gate.
But if you're going to give your Union up
When they say if you don't we'll close these gates,
You'll have no peace. They'll hold it over you
To force you down. Comrades, the day will come
When you'll regret it if you go in there,
Giving your Union up. But that's with you.
Chris Knudson.