Deathless Souls Roam

Lyrics

Embalmed in echoing songs Wreathed in myrtle, my sword I'll conceal Like those champions devoted and brave When they plunged in the tyrant their steel And to Athens deliverance gave Beloved heroes! Your deathless souls roam In the joy breathing isles of the blest ; Where the mighty of old have their home– Where Achilles and Diomed rest In fresh myrtle my blade I'll entwine Like Harmodius, the gallant and good When he made at the tutelar shrine A liberation of Tyranny's blood Ye deliverers of Athens from shame! Ye avengers of Liberty's wrongs! Endless ages shall cherish your fame Embalmed in their ecoing songs!