We pledge to thee our fealty!

Our brain, our brawn, our life, our all—

America, we give to you!

With heart and hand we pledge anew

To God and you, we will be true!

We will be true, yes, true to you,

O Flag, and all for which you stand:

Equality and liberty

And happiness throughout the land.—

Thy foster sons, America,

Will serve thee well—thy daughters too;

Their life, their all, they pledge anew,

O Stars and Stripes, to you—to you!

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THE PEACE OF THE WOODS

Oh, oft when I come to the city,

I long for the peace of the woods;

For the sighing of winds in the pine trees

And the laughter of running brooks;

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