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Country! on thy sons depending, Strong in manhood, bright in bloom: Hast thou seen thy pride descending, Shrouded to the unhonoured tomb? Rise!—on eagle-pinion soaring, Rise!—like one of god-like birth, And Jehovah's aid imploring, Sweep the spoiler from the earth.