[IL-Talk] at large song

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Last night at the at large meeting we selected our song for Illinois’s got talent. It is the battle song of the NFB (Glory glory Federation.) For those who will join in the singing, the lyrics are pasted below.

 

The NFB Battle Song
Tune: The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Words by Floyd Fields and Josephine Huff
1.
Blind eyes have seen the vision of the Federation way.
New White Cane legislation brings the dawn of a new day.
The right of the blind to organize is truly here to stays.
Our cause goes marching on.
(Refrain)
Glory, glory, Federation
Glory, glory, Federation
Glory, glory, Federation,
Our cause goes marching on.
2.
We have seen it in the action of four hundred chapters strong.
Good leadership and courage have righted many a wrong.
Let�s aid NFB�s program, and join in its battle song.
Our cause goes marching on.
(Refrain)
3.
tenBroek has sounded trumpet which shall never sound �Retreat.�
We have sifted out the hearts of blind before our judgment seat.
Oh, be swift all blind to answer, and be jubilant your feet.
Our cause goes marching on.
(Refrain)
4.
To aid the blind�s long struggle we have formed the NFB
To free them from their bondage of workshop and agency,
To give a hand to all the blind wherever they may be.
Our cause goes marching on.
(Refrain)