Down the dark stream which seaward creeps. When, like our sires, our sons are gone. The shaft we raise to them and thee. By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze …

Down the dark stream which seaward creeps. We set to-day a votive stone; When, like our sires, our sons are gone. To die, and leave their children free, The shaft we raise to them and thee. …

‘Concord Hymn’ by Ralph Waldo Emerson describes the spirit that inhabited the “embattled farmers” at the start of the Revolutionary War. The poem begins with the speaker stating that …

"Concord Hymn" (original title "Hymn: Sung at the Completion of the Concord Monument, April 19, 1836") [1] [2] is a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson written for the 1837 dedication of an obelisk …

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Ralph Waldo Emerson's Concord Hymn recalls the American Revolution's beginning and explores freedom, sacrifice, and the famous shot heard round the world.

HYMN. SUNG AT THE COMPLETION OF CONCORD MONUMENT, APRIL 19, 1836. By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's breeze unfurled, Here once the …

By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled,Here once the embattled farmers stood And fired the shot heard round the world.The foe long since in silence …

May 13, 2011 · Read, review and discuss the Concord Hymn poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson on Poetry.com

Dec 23, 2024 · The hymn became widely popular as a textbook poem due to its accessibility, historical significance, and ability to instill a sense of national pride, making it a staple for …