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"Song of Liberty" is a British patriotic song which became popular during the Second World War. [1] The song was set to the music of Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4. It followed the success of Land of Hope and Glory, another patriotic song with lyrics by A. C. Benson set to Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1.
Sonnet 116 is an English or Shakespearean sonnet.The English sonnet has three quatrains, followed by a final rhyming couplet.It follows the typical rhyme scheme of the form abab cdcd efef gg and is composed in iambic pentameter, a type of poetic metre based on five pairs of metrically weak/strong syllabic positions.
The Testament of Freedom is a four-movement work for men's chorus and piano composed in 1943 by Randall Thompson.It was premiered on April 13, 1943, by the Virginia Glee Club under the direction of Stephen Tuttle; the composer served as pianist.
When the song was written at the turn of the century, "Johnson’s lyrics eloquently captured the solemn yet hopeful appeal for the liberty of Black Americans," as the NAACP puts it.
Lyrics such as "Our manhood we pledge to thy liberty" suggest the song was originally intended to be sung only by men. Amandala correspondent Naomi Burn suggested that "manhood" be replaced by "honour" so that the lyrics would have more relevance for women. [1] It has also been noted that women are never mentioned in the anthem, only men. [2]
“Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely according to conscience, above all liberties.” — John Milton, “Areopagitica” 4th of July Quotes
From the land we love the best, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom. (Chorus) We are marching to the field, boys, Going to the fight, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom ; And we'll bear the glorious Stars Of the Union and the Right, Shouting the battle-cry of Freedom. (Chorus) We'll meet the Rebel host, boys, With fearless hearts and true,