The earth with its blessings to strew,
Has gathered these trophies of glory,
As gems for the White, Red and Blue.
When man braved the wrath of Jehovah,
The flood-gates of heaven arose
To deluge the earth, in his anger,
And drive from existence his foes;
Still justice was tempered with mercy—
On cloud-crested banners he drew
His promise to all generations,