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Show me FOURTH of JULY By REV. B. F. CLARKSON ..pUin G. A. R.. Department of Maryland r NATAL DAY I O Day of Glory I J Forever live in song and story I Day that our fathers set us free. Birthday of human liberty! The day on which the m.ghty stroke Of freedom rent the tyrants yoke; When patriots few. but strong of heart Declared themselves no more a part Of Britain, far across the sea. But sovereigns, asd forever free For which they pledged their fortunes, lives. Their honor, too, in sacrifice. Forever shall the brave and free Remember thee I Remember thee I O Blessed Dayl O Day of Glory! Forever live in song and story 1 When in the belfry swung the bell Whose brazen lips were quick to tell To waiting thousands, small and great. The freedom of the Church and State; That God created all men free; That man's birthright is liberty: That men free-born, through Him who saves No longer should be cringing slaves But in their might would dare withhstand The foes of freedom in our land; Forever shall the brave and free Remember thee I Remember thee I O Priceless Day! O Day of Glory! Forever live in song and story; The day that gave a nation birth The grandest nation on the earth When tyrants trembled on their thrones; O'er freedom's land, o'er freedom's homes. The flag of freedom was nnfurled, An Inspiration to the world. While tides shall flow, high stars shall - burn. Shall freemen welcome thy return And tyranny shall slink away As night before advancing day. O Glorious Day! O Day of Days! Age after age shall sound thy praise; Forever shall the brave and free Remember thee I Remember thee! |