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George Cooper Quotes

1840–1927 United States

George Cooper (May 14, 1840 – September 26, 1927) was an American poet remembered chiefly for his song lyrics, many set to music by Stephen Foster, such as "There Are Plenty of Fish in the Sea" and "For the Dear Old Flag I Die!"

United States
Poets
Songwriters

Also known as: George Cooper

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Brave the storm with firm endevor,
Let your vain repinings go!
Hopeful hearts will find forever—
Roses underneath the snow.

O, Genevieve, sweet Genevieve,
The days may bring me joy or woe,
But still the hands of Memory weave
The blissful dreams of long ago,
Sweet Genevieve!

After the shower, the tranquil sun;
After the snow, the emerald leaves;
Silver stars when the day is done;
After the harvest, golden grain.

"Come, little leaves," said the wind one day,—
"Come o'er the meadows with me, and play;
Put on your dresses of red and gold:
Summer is gone, and the days grow cold."

For the dear old Flag I die,
Mother, dry your weeping eye;
For the honor of our land
And the dear old Flag I die.

To do Thy holy will;
To bear Thy cross;
To trust Thy mercy still,
In pain or loss;
Poor gifts are these to bring,
Dear Lord, to Thee,
Who hast done everything
For me!

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: George Cooper (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.