Author: C. A. M. Hymnal: Jubilate #224 (1917) Hymnal Title: Jubilate First Line: Thy white stars laid in heaven's blue Lyrics: 1 Thy white stars laid in heaven’s blue
And fixed as the stars on high,
And stripe and star
As lasting are
As planets in the sky.
Refrain:
I salute thee, Old Glory,
Here’s my heart and hand to you,
And to your gleaming colors
I promise to be true;
I salute thee, Old Glory,
And my hat is off to you;
I love each strife and sacred star
Of the red, white and blue.
2 Thy white stripes speak for liberty,
Thy red of the martyrs’ blood,
Of those who gave
Their lives to save
Our land from tyrant’s rod. [Refrain]
3 No tyrant foe nor alien hand
Shall tread in the dust thy folds,
Nor friends nor foe
Can lay thee low
Whom freedom’s God’s upholds. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Thy white stars laid in heaven's blue]
I Salute Thee, Old Glory