When Col. Murray drew his sword,
It was in Freedom's cause,
To fight against the rebels,
That defied our Flag and laws.
The Pennsylvania Eighty-fourth,
Of which he had command,
Against the rebels, ten to one,
At Hancock made a stand.
It was the twenty-third of March,
Near Winchester we lay,
At eight o'clock the shell and shot,
On us began to play.
When Gen'l Shields, that never yields,
He heard the distant noise,
Then faced about and with a shout,
Said, "Double-quick, my boys."
When Gen'l Shields came on the field,
They fought like heroes brave,
With sword in hand he gave command,
Our flag did proudly wave.