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TO MY BIRTH-PLACE - ZaunköniG - 18.04.2022 TO MY BIRTH-PLACE. WHETHER a persecuted child of thine Thou deign to own, my lovely native place,* In characters that Time cannot efface, Thy worth is graved upon this heart of mine. Forsake me not in anger, nor repine That with this nation I am in disgrace : From ruthless bondage to redeem my race, And save my country, is my great design. How much soe'er my conduct them dost blame, (For Hate and Calumny belie my course,) My labors shall not sully thy fair fame ; But they shall be to thee a fountain-source Of joyfulness hereafter when my name Shall e'en from tyrants a just tribute force. * Newburyport, Mass. . |