Our Flag is Here!

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Our flag is here! Our flag is here!
We hail it with three loud huzzas!
Our flag is here! Our flag is here!
Behold its glorious stripes and stars.

That flag is known in every sphere,
The standard of a gallant band,
Alike unstained in peace or war,
It floats o'er freedom's happy land.
Our flag is here, &c.

Stout hearts have fought for that bright flag
Strong hands maintain'd it mast head high,

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And oh! to see how proud it waves,
Bring tears of joy in every eye.
Our flag is here, &c.

That flag has stood in battle's war,
'Mid foeman strong and foeman brave,
Strong hands have tried that flag to low'r
And found a speedy, watery grave.
Our flag is here, &c.