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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

5826 Fitz-Greene Hallek 1790-1867 John Bartlett

 
NUMBER:5826
AUTHOR:Fitz-Greene Halleck (1790–1867)
QUOTATION:But to the hero, when his sword
  Has won the battle for the free,
Thy voice sounds like a prophet’s word;
And in its hollow tones are heard
  The thanks of millions yet to be.
ATTRIBUTION:Marco Bozzaris.