Printed lyrics for the Song of the First of Arkansas

This paper contains printed lyrics for "Song of the First of Arkansas." The song is set to the tune of the Methodist hymn "Say, Brothers, Will You Meet Us." The lyrics were printed by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored Regiments in 1864. The Committee, located in Philadelphia, PA, was established to recruit African Americans into the military during the Civil War. The song was written by Captain Lindley Miller who enlisted in the New York State Militia during the Civil War and served as a captain in the First Arkansas Colored Infantry Regiment (later known as the 46th United States Colored Infantry Regiment). The song was printed in the February 27, 1864 issue of the National Anti-Slavery Standard. Help us transcribe these song lyrics created for the First Arkansas troops.