| Show OUR NATAL DAY by john burrows Bur rowa 1 1 freedoms brilliant birthday all hall hail hurrah let patriots now assemble near and far ar I 1 soldiers and citizens right about again 1 Hs bugle call to veterans and freemen recount once more those deeds and victories won in fighting battles tyrants had begun we greet this day as a long absent friend returning with rich trophies which all blend I 1 in meritorious splendor all secured I 1 s by wrongs and suffering patiently endured and on this anniversary annl anni versay hold up tip to view I 1 I 1 the dark ordeals those chiet tans all passed thru s s honor tand praise and plaudits pl audits we affix f I 1 I 1 to all those dauntless warriors of 0 seventy six who battled till they triumphed in the right unyielding till the goal appeared in sight droke broke down despotic rule destroyed its power to forge the chains of 0 tyranny no more but aid their th air suffering fellows to obtain true f independence lords oer the soil to reign oui nations natal day illustrious date wasch ich marks an epoch glorious and great i this annier anniversary gary one hundred and thirty eight historic UI years years all marvelous io to relate burgl Our gl tey stiff ship of government rode stormy seas z theand 0 wa or paid ci circumstance witly lood each breeze 1 and squall of discord disco rd envy y and unrest 7 As peace promoting statesmen can attest and still she mounts the billows in calms or gales in every crisis wins and never falls with captains brave commanders every one 1 ft a who tread the footsteps of great washington who gave command and hastened to fulfill and laid the corner stone of bunker hill F of glorious independence w well ell prepared that right and privilege legeL be equally shared tween man and man to exercise to hold his share of wealth in cattle land or gold this is our heritage to us bequeathed by our great grand sires ere their swords were sheathed our natal day we celebrate with pride i and our allegiance neer shall be denied we prize the gift of liberty and own its values greater than a monarchs throne bring forth our Count rys flag stars stripes and blue unfurl it to the breeze in fullest view lek let all salute with patriotic pose v that mortal terror to all cringing foes from lofty palace tower or cottage door from every dwelling of the rich or poor in all degrees or stations high or low where the refreshing winds of freedom blow it shall assert sovereignty of race in all vocations and in every place in each pursuit or calling or profession in higher courts or lower courts in session 1 9 all will admire its influence divine 1 and its security sweet and benign I 1 its starry silken folds shall float on sea or land its presence shall denote peace and protection to its loyal sons without the aid of devastating guns wave on our ensign wave on fair banner bright to honor thee shall eer be our delight once more our natal day all hail hurrah for flag and country free america |
