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Originally published in "Chants for Socialists" in 1884. The Walthamstow connection between Morris, myself and Steve White & the Protest Family made getting the boys in on this one a no brainer. A choir of beery angels - I reckon our William would have approved.

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Saith man to man, We've heard and known
That we no master need
To live upon this earth, our own,
In fair and manly deed.
The grief of slaves long passed away
For us hath forged the chain,
Till now each worker's patient day
Builds up the House of Pain.

And we, shall we too, crouch and quail,
Ashamed, afraid of strife,
And lest our lives untimely fail
Embrace the Death in Life?
Nay, cry aloud, and have no fear,
We few against the world;
Awake, arise! the hope we bear
Against the curse is hurled.

It grows and grows--are we the same,
The feeble band, the few?
Or what are these with eyes aflame,
And hands to deal and do?
This is the host that bears the word,
No Master High or Low
A lightning flame, a shearing sword,
A storm to overthrow.

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from On The Roof Of Your House, All Alone, released May 8, 2018
Written by William Morris
Featuring Steve White & the Protest Family

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Russ Chandler London, UK

Russ Chandler is a forceful singer and banjo player who sings songs he feels have something to say to the world we live in.

He plays traditional, political and modern songs.

He is a fine banjo player and as well as giving concerts can teach and give presentations on the history and culture of the instrument.

His first album Last Night In Babylon was described by fRoots magazine as “Masterly” ... more

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