SOLDIERS OF THE REPUBLIC.
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God bless you and keep you, brave soldier boys, With hearts undaunted, hearts so true, Ever faithful to God and your country, As you sail o’er the ocean blue. In the din of battle, ’mid smoke and shell, Oh fear not, you cannot falter, While gazing on the flag that waves In glory before God’s altar. For the day of triumph is drawing nigh,— Lift up your hearts; men will be free Through your endeavors, and your country’s flag Will proclaim world democracy.