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National Anthem.

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Freedom spreads her downy wings     Over all created things;     Glory to the King of kings,             Bend low to Him the knee!     Bring the heart before His throne--     Worship Him and Him alone!--     He's the only King we own--             And He has made us free!     The holiest spot a smiling sun     E'er shed his genial rays upon,     Is that which gave a Washington             The drooping world to cheer!     Sound the clarion-peals of fame!     Ye who bear Columbia's name!--     With existence freedom came--             It is man's birthright here!     Heirs of an immortal sire,     Let his deeds your hearts inspire;     Weave the strain and wake the lyre             Where your proud altars stand!     Hail with pride and loud harrahs,     Streaming from a thousand spars,     Freedom's rainbow-flag of stars--             The symbol of our land!

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