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 2. And now the Tempest sweeps the land With bloody sword and fiery brand; Yet, nought dismayed, the storm we brave, And check the onslaught of his wave: Hence fear thee not, dear Texan Land, Thy safety lies in trusty hand; For firm will stand 'gainst every foe Thy Vanguard of the Alamo! 3. Our task is done : the enemy's might Is crippled by our gallant fight. And the example we have set Thy sons not lightly will forget: Hence fear thee not, dear Texan Land, Thy safety lies in trusty hand, E'en though the foe should overthrow Thy Vanguard of the Alamo! 4. And when—all danger overpast— Proud Vict'ry smiles on thee at last, When laurel-twined, young, fair and strongs Thou stand'st thy sister-states among: Forget thou not, dear Texan Land, The grave-mounds of our little band, But gladden through thy trumpets' blow Thy Vanguard of the Alamo! []