Through oceans to deserts for freedom they came
And, dying, bequeathed us their freedom and fame!
In freedom, etc.
Their generous bosoms all dangers despised,
So highly, so wisely, their birthrights they prized;
What they gave let us cherish and piously keep,
Nor frustrate their toils on the land or the deep.
In freedom, etc.
The tree their own hands had to liberty reared,
They lived to behold growing strong and revered;