It is not virtueTo be light of heart,But that is virtueWhich can sunshine giveWhen clouds abound o'er spirit and o'er life.
It is not virtueTo be generous,When we can gratify each passing wish;But that is virtueWhen self-sacrificeGives gladly that which industry has won.
It is not Christian virtueWhen we workAlone for those we love,But that is Christian virtueWhen we feelAnd fill the need of friend and foe alike.
FLAG OF OUR COUNTRY.
CHORUS.
God of our fathers! Ruler of nations! To Thee we pledge hearts and hands, true and bold,Vowing to safeguard the Star-Spangled Banner! Loving forever each star, stripe and fold!
One happy people, we hail from all nations, From each receiving a trait, strong or fine;Proud of all labor, all softness despising— Under the flag all our powers we combine.
Foes ever confront us, but Hope fails us never; Faithful we triumph by wisdom and nerve:Reaping the rightful reward of our labor, Under the Flag we will watch, work and serve.
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