Again he sounded, and we heard the cry
Of the word-wounded, as about to die;
Further and further spread the conquering word,
As loud he cried—'the battle of the Lord.'
Ev'n those apart who were the sound denied,
Fell down instinctive, and in spirit died.
Nor [stay'd] he yet—his eye, his frown, his speech,
His very gesture had a power to teach;
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With outstretch'd arms, strong voice and piercing call,