The Greek National Anthem

1 
    We knew thee of old,
    Oh divinely restored,
    By the light of thine eyes
    And the light of thy Sword.
2 
    From the graves of our slain
    Shall thy valour prevail
    As we greet thee again—
    Hail, Liberty! Hail!
3 
    Long time didst thou dwell
    Mid the peoples that mourn,
    Awaiting some voice
    That should bid thee return.
4 
    Ah, slow broke that day
    And no man dared call,
    For the shadow of tyranny
    Lay over all:
5 
    And we saw thee sad-eyed,
    The tears on thy cheeks
    While thy raiment was dyed
    In the blood of the Greeks.
6 
    Yet, behold now thy sons
    With impetuous breath
    Go forth to the fight
    Seeking Freedom or Death.
7 
    From the graves of our slain
    Shall thy valour prevail
    As we greet thee again–
    Hail, Liberty! Hail! 

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