Borne through our battle-field’s thunder and flame,
Blazoned in song and illumined in story,
Wave o’er us all who inherit their fame!
Up with our banner bright,
Sprinkled with starry light,
Spread its fair emblems from mountain to shore;
While through the sounding sky,
Loud rings the nation’s cry,—
Union and Liberty!—one evermore!
2. Light of our firmament, guide of our nation,