MEMORIAL DAY.

Bow low, fair clouds, and kiss the earth, Where Human Freedom had her birth, Where heroes struggled in the fight, And patriots died for human right. Bow low, and rainbow glories shed Above a nation’s gallant dead; Then bear the news o’er land and sea, Earth’s fettered millions may be free. Fly low, bright birds with painted wings, And join the song a nation sings, A glad, and sacred jubilee, For God has set his people free. Sing of the flag with starry field, Sing of the eagle and the shield, Sing of the victories of Peace, Sing of the time when wars shall cease. Bloom on, sweet flowers, thy perfume shed Above each soldier’s lowly bed; Kind nature’s fairest tribute bring, And clothe each mound with flowers of spring. Look up, with loving, dewy eyes, Into the blue recording skies, And pledge in red, and white, and blue, That May flowers ever will be true. Let all the people gather near, And bow themselves with reverent fear; For God with mighty, outstretched hand Has graciously redeemed our land. Come, Peace, and spread thy sheltering wing; Come, Love, thy sweetest tribute bring; Come, all, and join a sacred lay To celebrate Memorial Day.