Farmer's March.

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M. REBECCA DARR.
WELSH AIR.
Maestoso.

1. Lo! the morn of strife is blushing,
To the contest men are rushing;
Onward, gallant knights of labor,
Be ye men today.
Give ye right assistance,
On, and span the distance
Of degree that mocks your manhood;

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Manly in resistance,
Fell oppression in your way;
Let no stigma rest on labor,
Vindicate yourself, ye farmers,
Be ye men today.

2. Mighty in your brawny valor,
Turn the scoffer's sneer to pallor,
Snatch the earth, ye knights of labor,
From the idler's sway.
Ever bravely daring,
Ever nobly bearing
All hardships of the struggle,
With the weakest sharing
All the spoils that pave your way;
Toil and honor be your watch word,
Bravely on, ye knights of labor,
Men indeed, today.