History & Politics

National Anthem

by George P. Morris 1802–1864

From Poems (Project Gutenberg eText #2558)

History & Politics

Freedom spreads her downy wings
Over all created things;
Glory to the King of kings,
Bend low to Him the knee!
Bring the heart before His throne--
Worship Him and Him alone!--
He's the only King we own--
And He has made us free!

The holiest spot a smiling sun
E'er shed his genial rays upon,
Is that which gave a Washington
The drooping world to cheer!
Sound the clarion-peals of fame!
Ye who bear Columbia's name!--
With existence freedom came--
It is man's birthright here!

Heirs of an immortal sire,
Let his deeds your hearts inspire;
Weave the strain and wake the lyre
Where your proud altars stand!
Hail with pride and loud harrahs,
Streaming from a thousand spars,
Freedom's rainbow-flag of stars--
The symbol of our land!

MLA

Morris, George P. “National Anthem.” Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/morris_gp/53/.

Chicago

Morris, George P. “National Anthem.” Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/morris_gp/53/.

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