The "Concord Hymn" is a song written by Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1837 for the dedication of the Obelisk, a battle monument in Concord, Massachusetts that commemorated the contributions of area citizens at the Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775), the first battle of the American Revolution sparked by Shot heard 'round the world. It is now better known as a poem. A song is a relatively short musical composition for the human voice (possibly accompanied by other musical instruments), which features words (lyrics). ... Ralph Waldo Emerson (May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882) was a famous American essayist and one of Americas most influential thinkers and writers. ... 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Seal of Concord, MA Concord is a town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ... The Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775 was the first battle of the American Revolutionary War and was described as the shot heard round the world in Emersons Concord Hymn. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... 1775 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The American Revolution is the series of events, ideas, and changes that resulted in the political separation of thirteen colonies in North America from the British Empire and the creation of the United States of America. ... The stanza is inscribed at the base of The Minute Man statue by Daniel Chester French The shot heard round the world is a famous phrase in the United States that refers to the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. ... Poetry (ancient Greek: poieo = create) is an art form in which human language is used for its aesthetic qualities in addition to, or instead of, its notional and semantic content. ...

The first stanza is inscribed at the base of The Minute Man statue by Daniel Chester French

Emerson's "Concord Hymn" remains a piece of literature that can ring through the hearts and minds of visitors who travel to the North Bridge battlefield. One source of its power may be the author's personal ties to the subject. Emerson's grandfather was at the bridge on the day of the battle; their family home, The Old Manse, is next to the bridge; and Emerson is known to have written the hymn while living there. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Lexington Minuteman representing John Parker Minutemen is a name given to members of the militia of the American Colonies, who would be ready for battle in a minutes notice. ... Daniel Chester French Signature, Daniel Chester French (April 20, 1850 – October 7, 1931) was an American sculptor. ...

In 1837, the hymn was sung to the tune "Old Hundredth" during Concord's 4th of July celebration. Modern critic Jonathan Mardin reflected on it favorably, calling it a "Too little-known masterpiece." 1837 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Seal of Concord, MA Concord is a town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ... These fireworks over the Washington Monument are typical of Fourth of July celebrations This page is about the American holiday. ...

Text of the "Concord Hymn"

By the rude bridge that arched the flood,

Their flag to April's breeze unfurled;

Here once the embattled farmers stood;

And fired the shot heard round the world.

The foe long since in silence slept;

Alike the conqueror silent sleeps,

And Time the ruined bridge has swept

Down the dark stream that seaward creeps.

On this green bank, by this soft stream,

We place with joy a votive stone,

That memory may their deeds redeem,

When, like our sires, our sons are gone.

O Thou who made those heroes dare

To die, and leave their children free, --

Bid Time and Nature gently spare

The shaft we raised to them and Thee.