6 Songs by J. R. Thomas
No. 6 of 6
To Harvey K. Flagler Esq., of New York.
"Heart and Hand" (1864)
(A Song of Fraternity)
Words by Grace de la Verite
Music by John Rogers Thomas, 1830-1896

Boston: G. D. Russell & Company, 126 Tremont
Opposite Park St.
Plate No. 393
Engraver: F. G.
[Source: @NYPL]
6 of 6
To Harvey K. Flagler Esq., of New York.
"Heart and Hand" (1864)
(A Song of Fraternity)
Words by Grace de la Verite
Music by John Rogers Thomas, 1830-1896

Boston: G. D. Russell & Company, 126 Tremont
Opposite Park St.
Plate No. 393
Engraver: F. G.
[Source: @NYPL]

1. Here's a hand for the loyal and loving,
Here's a hand for the noble and true,
Here's a hand for the kind and the trustful,
Here's a hand for the weak ones too.
Here's a hand for the glorious patriot.
Here's a hand for our friends, old and new,
Here's a heart for the heart, which is grateful,
Here's a heart for the weak ones too.

2. Here's a hand for the sad, lonely stranger,
Here's a hand, my poor brother, for you,
Here's a heart for the rich, who are kindly,
Here's a heart for the weak ones too.
Here's a heart for our homes and our country.
Here's a heart for the Red, White and Blue,
Here's a heart for our fearless defenders,
Here's a heart for the weak ones too.