Thy songs of holy rapture; and the roars

Of deep-mouthed cannons echo wild and strange

Through shouting cities; Patriotism pours

Her full libations on the trembling shores,

Till earth reels with her triumph; and the voice

Of millions mad with merriment far soars

From sea to ocean with entrancing noise,

Till nations hear the cry and continents rejoice.

Wave on, thou flag of freedom, and this day

Still live in hearts of nations! O, thou Land,