LINES ON PEACE BY AN ENGLISH LADY Janus has closed his blood-stained door And war and carnage rage no more Long sweet Peace her olive twine Round Britain and Columbia’s line May generous friend hip’s ardor strive To keep her kindred smile alive Nor envy’s breath nor blast be near To force from virtue’s eye to war But each brave country prove this creed That truth and honor best succeed. ANSWER BY A DAUGHTER OF COLUMBIA Thus sung a muse of Britain’s Isle Columbia’s goddess with a smile Responded to the lay Yes from henceforth let discord cease And all the world be wrapt in peace And shine in Heaven’s own day.

Full Text: LINES ON PEACE BY AN ENGLISH LADY Janus has closed his blood-stained door And war and carnage rage no more Long sweet Peace her olive twine Round Britain and Columbia’s line May generous friend hip’s ardor strive To keep her kindred smile alive Nor envy’s breath nor blast be near To force from virtue’s eye to war But each brave country prove this creed That truth and honor best succeed. ANSWER BY A DAUGHTER OF COLUMBIA Thus sung a muse of Britain’s Isle Columbia’s goddess with a smile Responded to the lay Yes from henceforth let discord cease And all the world be wrapt in peace And shine in Heaven’s own day.
Listed on Page Number: 255
Sampler Worked By: Mary Chace
Date of Sampler: 1788
Place Sampler Made: North Paxton, MA
Sampler Listed on Page: 37
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Notes: Also stitched by: Rhoda Tucker, 1818, New Bedford, age 12, p.232 Janus was known as the God of beginnings, gates and doorways in Ancient Rome religion and mythology. He was often shown with 2 faces- one forward and one backward.