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More Songs by the Fighting Men There is no dearer land in all the world

Than thee, my country, girded by the sea.

'Twere joy to those who bear the flag unfurl'd

In ruthless strife to keep thine acres free,

To dip the hand in blood, the face to scar

With sword of death, that thou unconquered may

For Freedom stand, the vanquisher of war,

Chaste guardian of the unprotected way

To peace and right. 106