We hail the day

We hail the day—the glorious day Which gave a nation birth; Where Freedom could her wand display Among the powers of earth.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

The freedom purchased with the blood Of our heroic sires, Will live and bless the Saints of God, Till wickedness expires.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

No foul oppressor here can drive The bolts of tyranny; For Utah’s sons are all alive To truth and liberty.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

The patriots’ wreath we proudly wear Around our temples now; Unholy hands have sought to tear Ignobly from our brow.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

Foul politicians basely left Truth, law and justice too— With their own hands, the Union cleft; And war and blood ensue.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

The Eagle, fled from maddening hosts, Builds here, her towering nest, And peace, the boon fair Freedom boasts Expands her golden crest.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

The Constitution’s sacred fold, With every chartered right; The Sons of Utah, firmly hold, And glory in its light.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

’Tis ours—’tis ours—the day is ours— No forfeitures, we’ve made; But every law from lawful powers, We’ve loyally obeyed.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

And while we celebrate the day So long this nation’s boast: We will a grateful tribute pay To Him, the Lord of Hosts.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

His hand—His mighty hand sustained— The Lord our battles fought— For us, a bloodless victory gained And brought our foes to nought.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.

He gives us Statesman, wise and true, Whose hearts have never swerv’d: The laws and Constitution too By them will be preserv’d.

Chorus All hail—all hail! to th’ Stars and Stripes, The banner wide unfurled— Here high amid our mountain sky, It waves to all the world.