Abraham's Covenant

Abraham's Covenant

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Tobey, A. Bert

Sheet music

War song

American Civil War (1861-1865)

Malvern Hill, Battle of (Virginia : 1862)

England

France

Subtitled "A New Battle Song," the song depicts Lincoln encouraging his Union troops: "We're going to fight in earnest boys." It emphasizes the Union resolve to recover from the failed campaign in Virginia in early 1862 and to take the war to the South with renewed vigor. The song references the bloody battles at Fairfax and Malvern Hill. It also warns the Rebels to take no hope in intervention by England or France.

Tobey, A. Bert

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

1862

H. M. Higgins

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"We're going to fight in earnest boys." Lincoln to the Soldiers. Abraham's Covenant A New Battle Song. Words & Music by A. Bert. Tobey. 2 1/2

Chicago Published by H.M. Higgins 117 Randolph St.

Entd according to Act of Congress AD 1862 by H.M. Higgins in the Clerks Office of the Dist. Court of the Northn. Dist. of Ill.

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A NEW BATTLE SONG. ABRAHAM'S COVENANT.

Words and Music by A. BERT TOBEY.

Tempo di Marcia. Voice. Piano.

1. "We're going to fight in earnest, boys," our foes henceforth shall feel No

2. Our brothers on the battlefield are beck'ning us for aid; Their

tufts of grass nor compromise, but bomb, and lead, and steel! We'll

ranks are thinn'd of thousands who their gory graves have made! Then

Entered according to Act of Congress A.D. 1862 by H.M. Higgins, in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Northern District of Illinois.

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spare no murderous traitor on the sea, nor on the land, Nor

rally to their rescue, and with soldiers' might and will

will we stay the army's march to hound a contraband.

Revenge the blood of Fairfax grounds, and fatal Malvern hill.

Chorus. With much energy and animation.

Air. 1. We'll spare no murderous traitor on the sea, nor on the land, Nor

Alto. 2. Then rally to their rescue, and with soldiers' might and will

5. God shield our loyal legions who may bear thrice honored scars. And

Tenor. 3. And as for France, let this suffice, your action don't defer; When

Bass. 4. Trust in God, and mind your powder, and be this your battle cry--"Our

Piano.

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will we stay the army's march to hound a contraband.

Revenge the blood of Fairfax grounds, and fatal Malvern hill.

soon shall vict'ry crown our arms, and peace our nation's stars.

she has done with Mexicans we'll have a bone with her.

country, we'll defend thee, or with thee, our country, die!"

3. Don't dream of intervention, boys, nor England's cotton cry,--That she will risk her all on bales, is only in your eye; And as for France, let this suffice, your action don't defer; When she has done with Mexicans we'll have a bone with her.

4. Then down your names, fill full the ranks, your country needs you now; Go share a nation's honor, and there seal the patriot's vow; Trust in God, and mind your powder, and be this your battle cry--"Our country, we'll defend thee, or with thee, our country, die!"

5. Heaven save our bleeding Union from the ruthless, deadly foe,--Help us to strike down treason with a speedy, final blow; God shield our loyal legions who may bear thrice honored scars, And soon shall victory crown our arms, and peace our nation's stars.

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