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Oh, flag of a resolute nation, 
Oh, flag of the strong and the free. 
The cherished of true-hearted millions, 
We hallow thy colors three. 
Three proud floating emblems of glory. 
Our guide for the coming time : 
The red, white, and blue in their beauty. 
Love gives them a meaning sublime. 
Thy red is the deep crimson life stream 
Which flowed on the battle plain. 
Redeeming our land from oppression, 
And leaving no servile stain. 
Thy white is a proud people's honor, 
Kept spotless and clear as light ; 
A pledge of unfaltering justice, 
A symbol of truth and right. 
Thy blue is our nation's endurance. 
And points to the blue above ; 
The limitless, measureless azur-e, 
A type of our Father's love. 
Thy stars are God's witness of blessing. 
And smile at the foeman's frown : 
They sparkle and gleam in their splendor. 
Bright gems in the great world's crown. 
— Montgomery. 
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