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The riches of the Commonwealth

Are free, strong minds, and hearts of health;

And more to her than gold or grain,

The cunning hand and cultured brain.

For well she keeps her ancient stock,

The stubborn strength of Pilgrim Rock;

And still maintains, with milder laws,

And clearer light, the Good Old Cause!

Nor heeds the skeptic's puny hands,

While near her school the church-spire stands;

Nor fears the blinded bigot's rule,

While near her church-spire stands the school.

—John Greenleaf Whittier.

ONE: IN THE LAND OF THE PILGRIMS

Photo by Halliday Historic Photograph Company, Boston

OLD STATE HOUSE, BOSTON

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