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Henry Van Dyke - National Monuments
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Count not the cost of honour to the dead! 
     The tribute that a mighty nation pays
     To those who loved her well in former days 
Means more than gratitude for glories fled; 
For every noble man that she hath bred,
     Lives in the bronze and marble that we raise, 
     Immortalized by art`s immortal praise,
To lead our sons as he our fathers led. 

These monuments of manhood strong and high
     Do more than forts or battle-ships to keep
Our dear-bought liberty. They fortify
     The heart of youth with valour wise and deep;
They build eternal bulwarks, and command
Eternal strength to guard our native land.
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