"The Last Words of Washington" (1862)
Song
Washington's Farewell Address
will be found on the last page of this Song.
Written by General George Pope Morris Esq., 1802-1864
Composed by John Rogers Thomas, 1830-1896

New York: THADDEUS FIRTH, 547 Broadway
Engraver: Clayton
[Source: 003/071@Levy]

1.
Upon the couch of death
The champion of the free,
Gave with his parting breath
This solemn legacy:
"Sheath'd be the battle blade,
And hush'd the cannon's thunder;
The glorious Union God hath made,
Let no man rend asunder!

2.
War hanish from the land,
Peace cultivate with all;
United let us stand,
Divided we must fall!
Cemented with our blood
The Union keep unriven!"
While freemen heard the counsel good,
His spirit soar'd to heav'n.