Inscription for an Altar of Independence

Inscription for an Altar of Independence
Robert Burns
368241Inscription for an Altar of IndependenceRobert Burns

Thou of an independent mind,
With soul resolv'd, with soul resign'd;
Prepar'd Power's proudest frown to brave,
Who wilt not be, nor have a slave;
Virtue alone who dost revere,
Thy own reproach alone dost fear-
Approach this shrine, and worship here.

This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.

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