Stern fate and time Will have their victims; and the best die first, Leaving the bad still strong, though past their prime,… — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
Written in support of abolishing the Corn Laws, it became Elliott's most famous poem. The Peoples Anthem When wilt thou save the people Oh,… — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
Stern fate and time Will have their victims; and the best die first, Leaving the bad still strong, though past their prime, To curse… — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
Daisies infinite Uplift in praise their little growing hands, O'er every hill that under heaven expands. — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
Almighty Father! let thy lowly child, Strong in his love of truth, be wisely bold,-- A patriot bard, by sycophants reviled. Let him live… — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
Again the violet of our early days Drinks beauteous azure from the golden sun, And kindles into fragrance at his blaze. — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
The quivering flesh, though torture-torn, may live, but souls, once deeply wounded, heal no more. — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
Sleep, to the homeless thou art home; the friendless find in thee a friend — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
God said,--"Let there be light!" Grim darkness felt His might, And fled away; Then startled seas and mountains cold Shone forth, all bright in… — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
Tis toil's reward, that sweetens industry, As love inspires with strength the enraptur'd thrush. — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
What is a Communist? One who hath yearnings For equal division of unequal earnings, Idler or bungler, or both, he is willing, To fork… — Ebenezer Elliott Copy Share Image
