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No. 65. Opening Ode. No. 2.

Tune — "Battle Cry of Freedom."

We have gathered in the Order, gathered once again,
Singing the joyful song of gladness;
We've resolved to be true, more knowledge to obtain,
Singing the joyful song of gladness.

CHORUS.
United forever, we'll by each other stand,
Protecting the helpless all over this land;
Yes, we'll rally to our standard, so noble and so grand,
Singing the joyful song of gladness.

With brave and honest daring we'll battle through this life,
Singing the joyful song of gladness;
Protecting, aiding all, in this great and glorious strife,
Singing the joyful song of gladness.

Let harmony prevail in all that we may do,
Singing the joyful song of gladness.
We'll labor for the right, the good, the grand and true,
Singing the joyful song of gladness.

Note. — Contributed by the Lodge at Assyria Center, Michigan; manuscript sent by Mrs. L. Dean.