Join hearts! join hands!
A wreath of glory twine,
Of palm and mountain pine.
Strike hands!
The Union stands!
Now, now is the hour
To let foul Treason know,
That patriot legions have the power
To work its overthrow;
That while the conflict rages,
And hearts are sorely tried,
The HAND that guides the ages
Is lifted on our side.
Tell, tell to your sons
The story of your sires,
And that the pledge forever runs
To guard their sacred fires.
Tell them the great AVENGER
Unsheathed his awful sword,
When FREEDOM was in danger,
And smote the rebel horde!
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The Old Flag Alone.