LINES ON POLAND.

And have I lived to see thee sword in hand

Uprise again immortal Polish Land!—

Whose flag brings more than chivalry to mind,

And leaves the tri-color in shade behind;—

A theme for uninspirèd lips too strong;

That swells my heart beyond the power of song:—

Majestic men, whose deeds have dazzled faith,

Ah! yet your fate’s suspense arrests my breath;