5+ Joseph Rodman Drake Quotes And Sayings

Following is our list of the best Joseph Rodman Drake quotes and sayings.

When Freedom from her mountain height Unfurled her standard to the air, She tore the azure robe of night, And set the stars of glory there. — Joseph Rodman Drake

And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. — Joseph Rodman Drake

Flag of the free heart's hope and home! By angel hands to valour given, Thy stars have lit the welkin dome; And all thy hues were born in heaven. — Joseph Rodman Drake

Yet I will look upon thy face again, My own romantic Bronx, and it will be A face more pleasant than the face of men. Thy waves are old companions, I shall see A well remembered form in each old tree And hear a voice long loved in thy wild minstrelsy. — Joseph Rodman Drake

O, pleasant is the welcome kiss When day's dull round is o'er; And sweet the music of the step That meets us at the door. — Joseph Rodman Drake