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From Saginaw's tall whispering pines, To Lake Superior's farthest mines, Fair in the light of memory shines Michigan, my Michigan. Thou gav'st thy sons without a sigh, Michigan, Ac, And sent thy bravest forth to die. Michigan, &c. Beneath a hostile southern sky They bore thy banner proud and high, Ready to fights but never fly, Michigan, &c. From Yorktown on to Richmond's wall, Michigan, &&, They bravely fight, as bravely fall, Michigan, &c. To Williamsburg we point with pride— Our Fifth and Seventh, side by side, There stemmed and stayed the battle's tide, Michigan, &c. When worn with watching traitor foes, Michigan, &c., The welcome night brought sweet repose, Michigan, &c. , The soldier, weary from the fight, Sleeps sound, nor fears the rebels' might, For "Michigan's on guard to-night!" Michigan, Ac, Afar on Shiloh's fatal plain, Michigan, &c, Again behold thy heroes slain, Michigan, &c, Their strong arms crumble in the dust, And their bright swords have gathered rust, Their memory is our sacred trust, Michigan, &c. "And often in the coming years, Michigan, &c, Some widowed mother'll dry her tears, Michigan, &c, And turning with a thrill of pride, Say to the children at her side, "At Antietam your father died, For Michigan, owr Michigan.