Laugh and cheer for their long "parole,"
And a myriad of welcomes heavenward roll,
As our host in the Rebel-hold arrive
On the third of April 'Sixty-five.
Shout, ye millions of brave and free,
O'er flying Davis, and fallen Lee,
Honor to Weitzel and Sheridan;
Honor to Grant, who laid the plan;
Glory to God, who helpeth man,
For under his might our cause did thrive