The shame, the scourge, the terror of their race,

Those demons in earth’s holy dwelling-place.

Thou noble soul!—around thee gathered those

Who, poor and trampled patriots, were like thee.

Thou art not dead!—thy martyred spirit glows

In us, a band devoted of the free;

We best can celebrate thy natal day,

By virtues, valours, such as marked thy way.

WILLIAM MACCALL.