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of words and definitions to Webster and Worcester's dictionaries. He was leader of the American delegation to the National Peace Congress at Versailles in 1849. SPRINGFIELD'S WELCOME TO LINCOLN Lincoln! thy country's father, hail! We bid thee welcome, but bewail; Welcome unto thy chosen home-- Triumphant, glorious, dost thou come. Before the enemy struck the blow That laid thee in a moment low, God gave thy wish: It was to see Our Union safe, our country free. A country where the gospel truth Shall reach the hearts of age and youth, And move unchained, in majesty, A model land of liberty! When Jacob's bones, from Egypt borne, Regained their home, the people mourn; Great mourning then at Ephron's cave, Both Abraham's and Isaac's grave. Far greater is the mourning now; For our land one emblem wide of woe; And where thy coffin car appears Do not the people throng in tears? Thy triumph of a thousand miles, Like eastern conqueror with his spoils-- A million hearts thy captives led, All weeping for their chieftain dead. Thy chariot, moved with eagle speed Without the aid of prancing steed, Has brought thee to that destined tomb; Springfield, thy home, will give thee room. Lincoln, the martyr, welcome home! What lessons blossom on thy tomb! In God's pure truth and law delight; With firm, unwavering soul do right. Be condescending, kind and just; In God's wise counsels put thy trust; Let no proud soul e'er dare rebel, Moved by vile passions sprung from hell. Come, sleep with us in sweet repose, Till we, as Christ from death arose, Still in His glorious image rise To dwell with him beyond the skies. [Illustration: STATE CAPITOL, ILLINOIS, 1865] The body of the President lay in state in the Capitol, Springfield, Illinois--which
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