Original hymn: Now to our patriot dead be paid

Text of hymns for the consecration of a soldiers' monument. Text of hymns for the consecration of a soldiers' monument. by Agustus (i.e. Augustus) Mason, M.D. Poetry. Sub-title from first line. Date suggested by pencilled date on verso "Jan. 23rd 1871 4:15 P.M. ..."; possible origin of publication suggested by A.H. Phillips' poem which was originally written for the consecration of Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, Mass., on July 24, 1850 and use of Mason's poem for memorial services in 1869 at Evergreen Cemetery in Brighton, Mass.