More Songs by the Fighting Men
There is no dearer land in all the world
Than thee, my country, girded by the sea.
'Twere joy to those who bear the flag unfurl'd
In ruthless strife to keep thine acres free,
To dip the hand in blood, the face to scar
With sword of death, that thou unconquered may
For Freedom stand, the vanquisher of war,
Chaste guardian of the unprotected way
To peace and right.
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