Nor moves his pen our heedless nation now, Which, swo… - Joel Benton

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Nor moves his pen our heedless nation now, Which, sworn to justice, stirred the people so. In some far world his much-loved face must glow With rapture still. This breeze once fanned his brow. This is the peaceful Mecca all men know!

Joel Benton

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(May 29, 1832 – September 15, 1911) was an American writer, poet and lecturer.

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