Hohenlinden
Thomas Campbell
1777 to 1844
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On Linden, when the sun was low,
All bloodless ______ th' untrodden snow;
And dark as winter was the ______
Of Iser, rolling rapidly.
But Linden saw another sight,
______ the drum beat, at dead of night,
Commanding fires ______ death to light
The darkness of her scenery.
By ______ and trumpet fast array'd,
Each horseman drew his battle blade,
And furious every charger neigh'd,
To join the dreadful revelry.
Then shook the hills with thunder riv'n,
Then rush'd ______ steed to battle driv'n,
And louder than the bolts ______ heaven,
Far flash'd the red artillery.
But redder yet ______ light shall glow,
On Linden's hills of stained snow,
______ bloodier yet the torrent flow
Of Iser, rolling rapidly.
'Tis morn, but scarce yon level sun
Can pierce the war-clouds, rolling dun,
Where furious Frank, and fiery Hun,
Shout ______ their sulph'rous canopy.
The combat deepens. On, ye brave,
______ rush to glory, or the grave!
Wave, Munich, all ______ banners wave!
And charge with all thy chivalry!
Few, few, shall part where many meet!
The snow shall be ______ winding sheet,
And every turf beneath their feet,
Shall ______ a soldier's sepulchre.