English poem
The Alarum
by Abbie Farwell Brown (1871–1927)
Daughters of men, arise! Sons of the soil, awake! What are the hopes ye prize When Freedom is at stake? Hark to a warning cry Out of the sacred dust; Dare all for Liberty, Give all to keep the trust!
“Pray God for strength and trust his word, Guarding our treasure with a sword!”
Arise, O glorious Land, And make confusion cease! The foes of Freedom stand Across the path of peace. In loyal might arrayed Assail the host of shame. Forward! Unafraid! In God’s Almighty name!
“Give us our peace! Renew our faith, O Lord, to seek it unto death!”
America! Be strong! Heir of a noble race, Bear the proud Flag along Up to the highest place. The road our fathers made Is bright as living flame. Forward! Unafraid! In God’s Almighty name!