Woman's Rights (I)

DESCRIPTION: "The rights of woman, what are they? The right to labor and to pray, The right to watch while others sleep...." The singer lists the good works of women, and concludes, "Such are women's rights and God will bless And crown their champions with success."
AUTHOR: Words: Lord Houghton / Music: Marianne Mathews (source: Huntington)
EARLIEST DATE: 1861 (Journal of the Midas)
KEYWORDS: political nonballad
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Huntington-TheGam-MoreSongsWhalemenSang, pp. 320-321, "Woman's Rights I" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #27552
File: HGam320

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