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On Shiloh's dark and bloody ground, |
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The dead and wounded lay, |
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Amongst them was a drummer boy, |
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Who beat the drum that day. |
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A wounded soldier held him up, |
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His drum was by his side; |
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He clasped his hands then raised his eyes |
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And prayed before he died. |
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He clasped his hands then raised his eyes |
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And prayed before he died. |
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"Look down upon the battle field |
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Oh Thou, our heavenly friend ! |
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Have mercy on our sinful souls !" |
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The soldiers cried "Amen !" |
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For gathered 'round a little group, |
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Each brave man knelt and cried; |
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They listened to the drummer boy, |
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Who prayed before he died, |
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They listened to the drummer boy, |
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Who prayed before he died. |
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"Oh, Mother", said the dying boy, |
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"Look down from heaven on me, |
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Receive me to thy fond embrace, |
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Oh, take me home to thee ! |
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I've loved my country as my God; |
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To serve them both I've tried." |
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He smiled, shook hands -- death seazed the boy |
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Who prayed before he died, |
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He smiled, shook hands -- death seazed the boy |
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Who prayed before he died. |
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Ye angels 'round the Throne of Grace, |
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Look down upon the braves, |
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Who fought and died on Shiloh's plain, |
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Now slumb'ring in their graves ! |
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How many homes made desolate ? |
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How many hearts have sighed ? |
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How many like that drummer boy |
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Who prayed before they died ? |
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How many like that drummer boy, |
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Who prayed before they died ? |