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, God of mercy! When? Not kings and lords, but nations! Not thrones and crowns, but men!… — 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