General Albert Sidney Johnston
In thickest fight triumphantly he fell,
While into victory’s arms he led us on;
A death so glorious our grief should quell:
We mourn him, yet his battle-crown is won.
No slanderous tongue can vex his spirit now,
No bitter taunts can stain his blood-bought fame
Immortal honor rests upon his brow,
And noble memories cluster round his name.
For hearts shall thrill and eyes g-row dim with tears,
To read the story of his touching fate;
How in his death the gallant soldier wears
The crown that came for earthly life too late.
Ye people! guard his memory—sacred keep
The garlands green above his hero-grave;
Yet weep, for praise can never wake his sleep,
To tell him he is shrined among the brave!