Dwells now in plastic form;

If she her past would emulate

And meet the coming storm

Of chaos, whose portentous wing

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Seems hovering not afar,

In every school-room we should sing

Of banner and of star

That gave the land to Liberty,

And with a bold huzza

Proclaim that he who would be free

Must honor right and law.

Who serves his State and fellow-man

And plies his skill at best,

Assists to carry out the plan

To make all truly blest;

He may not sit in marble hall

Where legislators meet,

Nor may he rear fine towers tall,

Or dwell in a retreat

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