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Henry Van Dyke - Francis MakemieHenry Van Dyke - Francis Makemie
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(Presbyter of Christ in Americas 1683-1708) To thee, plain hero of a rugged race,     We bring the meed of praise too long delayed!     Thy fearless word and faithful work have made For God`s Republic firmer path and place In this New World: thou hast proclaimed the grace     And power of Christ in many a forest glade,     Teaching the truth that leaves men unafraid Of frowning tyranny or death`s dark face. Oh, who can tell how much we owe to thee,     Makemie, and to labour such as thine,     For all that makes America the shrine Of faith untrammeled and of conscience free? Stand here, grey stone, and consecrate the sod Where rests this brave Scotch-Irish man of God!
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