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 Peace born of freedom's might, Peace sprung from the power of right, The peace of liberty!

Lift up the flag of high surprise To greet the gladdened eyes Of peoples far and near, The glorious harbinger Of earth's wide liberties, Streaming pure and clear In freedom's lofty atmosphere!

Lift up our hearts to Him who made to shine In Heaven's arch the glorious sign Of mercy's heavenly birth To all the peoples of the earth, The pledge of peace divine! And let our glorious banner, too, The banner of the rainbow's hue, In heaven's wide expanse unfurled, Be for a promise to the world Of peace to all mankind; Banner of peace and light, Banner of red and blue and white, Red as the crimson blood Of Christ's wide brotherhood, Blue with the unchanging hope Of heaven's steadfast sun, White as the radiant sun The whole earth shining on!