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 Of freedom, glad to die In the dawn of her clear eye!

Lift up the flag of starry blue Caught from the crystal hue Of central heaven's glowing dome, Where the great winds largely roam In unrestrainéd liberty; Caught from the cerulean sea Of midmost ocean tossing free, Flecked with the racing foam Of rushing waters, as they leap Unbridled from the laughing deep In the gulfs of liberty!

Lift up the banner red With the blood of heroes shed In victory! Lift up the banner blue As heaven, and as true In constancy! Lift up the banner white As sea foam in the light Of liberty; The banner of the triple hue, The banner of the red and white and blue, Bright ensign of the free!

Lift up the banner of the days to come, When cease the trumpet and the rolling drum; When peace in the nest of love Unfolds the wings of the dove, Brooding o'er the days to-be,