Our Noble Chief Has Passed Away

Our Noble Chief has passed away Elegy on the death of Abraham Lincoln. Words by Geo. Cooper. Music By J.R. Thomas.

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Elegy on the death of

Abraham Lincoln

Words by Geo. Cooper. Music by J.R. Thomas.

1. Our noble chief has passed away. His

...4... form is lying still and cold, and hearts that bore the bloom of May Dark sorrow's wings in gloom enfold. A great and mighty Nation mourns! We bless his lov'd and honor'd name, O

...5... brighter than a million dawns Forever more shall be his fame! CHORUS. We weep for him, we weep for him! But far along the years to be, Shall

2. Now calmly moulder in the dust the

Entered according to Act of Congress 18GE by Wm. A. Pond and Co. in the Clerk's Office of the Court for Northern District of New York.

...4... gentle heart the kindly hand, And purpose ever true and just. That Freedom gave to all our land! Our Father hear a Nation's pray'r, And shield his loving ones who mourn! O

...5... heal the bruised hearts they bear, And from the darkness wake the dawn!

CHORUS We weep for him, we weep for him! But far along the years to be, Shall