Fling to the breeze our noble Flag,
And let it ride the gale!
In time of War 'twill never lag;
Its stars and stripes ne'er pale!
Give it to Heaven's breeze, once more,
And let it proudly float!
The emblem bear from shore to shore,
To herald Freedom's note!
Look to it, Children! 'Tis a gift
Most precious in its worth;
No slave his streaming eyes need lift
To curse his wretched birth!
No deed to bring the blush of shame
Should flaunt beneath its folds;
But ever brighter grow the fame
Of work its plan unfolds.
Look to it, Children! Let it be
As fair, to-day, as when
The founders of our liberty
Stood forth, God's noblemen!
When by the price of blood and tears
They sealed that sacred deed,
And cast aside all doubts and fears,
To meet a Country's need.
Then let it float to Heaven's breeze,
Beneath the sapphire dome;
Far o'er the tops of waving trees;
"For Country and for Home!"
Fling to the breeze our noble Flag,
And let it ride the gale!
In time of War 'twill never lag;
Its stars and stripes ne'er pale!
In time of Peace how fair to see—
Sent forth by patriot hand—
This symbol of sweet Liberty
Throughout our native land!