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THE SILENT MARTYR, by                    
First Line: We've honored martha washington
Last Line: Of serving just one man.
Subject(s): Presidents, United States; Washington, George (1732-1799)


We've honored Martha Washington
In story and in song;
She's been enshrined in ev'ry mind
As wholesome, sweet, and strong;
A lady of an ancient day,
Of poise and queenly grace,
Some trait Divine in ev'ry line
Upon her saintly face.

We've honored, too, with tongue or pen,
A man we all revere,
An iron heart, a soul apart
From selfishness or fear;
A fighting man who laughed to scorn
The armies of a king,
Yet mindful of the slightest wound
A little child could bring.

But, after all, -- allow his strength
Of soul and mind and heart;
Allow to her a woman's love, --
Who gave the greater part?
His was to serve the cause of men
Throughout that trying span,
And hers -- the silent, patient task
Of serving just one man.





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