Our country calls! Afar and near
Ring out the summons loud and clear!
On, brothers, once again press on!
And final victory is won.
Our country calls! To her we owe
The good, the happiness we know;
Justice, and Law's protecting care,
The rights of freemen everywhere.
Our country calls! Let not a word
Of doubt or craven fear be beard!
No backward look, no faltering tread,
But courage, vigor, life instead.
Our country calls! Then leave awhile
The joys of home, the loved one's smile;
Far dearer, sweeter will they be,
When crowned with peace and victory!
Our country calls! No more delay;
Honor and duty point the way;
For her defence who would not fly,
And gladly at her bidding die?
Come from each hamlet, city, town,
From hill and vale come pouring down,
Till East and West unite to throw
An avalanche upon the foe!
So shall the tide of error stay,
So shall the dark clouds roll away:
Our country saved, united, free,
Eternal home of Liberty!