26 SEPTEMBER 1868, Page 17

THE AMERICAN FLAG.

(A Contribution to Ifr. Grant Whites Collection of "Impossible National Hymns.") FLING out the Starry Flag,

Men of the kingless land, The hour of duty is tolling, Be ready heart and hand.

Face all who dare deride it, Clasp all who seek its shade, If need be, die beside it For the country it has made.

They come to you in millions As once they came to Rome ; Give every man a welcome, Give each and all a home.

But read them all this lesson—

They in return must stand, Ready to slay for the Starry Flag, Or to die for the Kingless land.