| James and Mary Ford, eds. Every Day in the Year. 1902. | | | | April 6 | | General Albert Sidney Johnston | | By Mary Jervey |
| | | IN thickest fight triumphantly he fell, | |
| While into victory’s arms he led us on; | |
| A death so glorious our grief should quell: | |
| We mourn him, yet his battle-crown is won. | |
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| No slanderous tongue can vex his spirit now, | 5 |
| No bitter taunts can stain his blood-bought fame; | |
| Immortal honor rests upon his brow, | |
| And noble memories cluster round his name. | |
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| For hearts shall thrill and eyes grow dim with tears, | |
| To read the story of his touching fate; | 10 |
| How in his death the gallant soldier wears | |
| The crown that came for earthly life too late. | |
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| Ye people! guard his memory—sacred keep | |
| The garlands green above his hero-grave; | |
| Yet weep, for praise can never wake his sleep, | 15 |
| To tell him he is shrined among the brave! | | | | |
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