Gold Tried in the Fire ‎#59

59. Emblem of Our Liberty

1 Greet ye the nation’s starry flag,
Once more sweet freedom’s story tell;
Let ev’ry head uncovered be—
While rings the independence bell.

Chorus:
Stars and stripes proudly wave to the breeze,
O’er the homeland of the free;
Proudly wave, purity, love and truth—
Emblem of our liberty!

2 All honor to the flag we love,
And to the heroes who were slain;
To lift it higher, higher still:
Three cheers we’ll give them once again. [Chorus]

3 And to the boys who lived to tell
Of victories won and conquests gained,
May they true patriots ever be;
And live with characters, unstained. [Chorus]

4 God of the nation, unto Thee
Our prayers of gratitude we raise,
For life and freedom in our land,
May all be used unto Thy praise! [Chorus]

Text Information

• First Line: Greet ye the nation's starry flag
• Title: Emblem of Our Liberty
• Author: John S. Brown
• Refrain First Line: Stars and stipes proudly wave to the breeze
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1904

Tune Information

• Name: [Greet ye the nation's starry flag]
• Composer: L. O. Brown