Bless God, he went as soldiers,
His musket on his breast --
Grant God, he charge the bravest
Of all the martial blest!
Please God, might I behold him
In epauletted white --
I should not fear the foe then --
I should not fear the fight!
Classic poem
Bless God, he went as soldiers,
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About this poem
- First line
- Bless God, he went as soldiers,
- Poet
- Emily Dickinson
- Themes
- death, faith, war, time
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