The strength of every state increase In Union’s golden chain; Her thousand cities fill with peace, Her million fields with grain. The virtues of her mingled blood In one new people blend; By unity and brotherhood America befriend!
O suffer not her feet to stray; But guide her untaught might, That she may walk in peaceful day, And lead the world in light. Bring down the proud, lift up the poor, Unequal ways amend; By justice, nation-wide and sure, America befriend!
Through all the waiting land proclaim Thy gospel of good-will; And may the music of Thy name In every bosom thrill. O’er hill and vale, from sea to sea, Thy holy reign extend; By faith and hope and charity, America befriend!
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