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    This document provides the lyrics to the song "Let tyrants shake their iron rod" written by William Billings in about 1777. The 5-stanza song celebrates New England's freedom from British tyranny and praises God for inspiring victory over enemies like Howe, Burgoyne, Clinton, Prescott, and Cornwallis. It expresses confidence that God will cause enemies to flee and their plans to fail while protecting New England.

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    This document provides the lyrics to the song "Let tyrants shake their iron rod" written by William Billings in about 1777. The 5-stanza song celebrates New England's freedom from British tyranny and praises God for inspiring victory over enemies like Howe, Burgoyne, Clinton, Prescott, and Cornwallis. It expresses confidence that God will cause enemies to flee and their plans to fail while protecting New England.

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    This document provides the lyrics to the song "Let tyrants shake their iron rod" written by William Billings in about 1777. The 5-stanza song celebrates New England's freedom from British tyranny and praises God for inspiring victory over enemies like Howe, Burgoyne, Clinton, Prescott, and Cornwallis. It expresses confidence that God will cause enemies to flee and their plans to fail while protecting New England.

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    Let tyrants shake their iron rod


    [Chester]
    Melody:William Billings, about 1777
    Let tyrants shake their iron rod
    And slav'ry clank her galling chains
    We fear them not; we trust in God
    New England's God forever reigns.
    2. Howe and Burgoyne and Clinton, too,
    With Prescott and Cornwallis joined,
    Together plot our overthrow,
    In one infernal league combined.
    3. When God inspired us for the fight
    Their ranks were broke; their lines were forced
    Their ships were shattered in our sight
    Or swiftly driven from our shore.
    4. The foe comes on with haughty stride
    Our troops advance with martial noise
    Their veterans flee before our youth
    And generals yield to beardless boys.
    5. What grateful off'ring shall we bring,
    What shall we render to the Lord?
    Loud hallelujahs let us sing,
    And praise his name on ev'ry chord!

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