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F. S. Key. 1779-1843

And the star-spangled banner, oh long may it wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

The Star-Spangled Banner.

Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation![517:1]

Then conquer we must when our cause it is just,

And this be our motto, "In God is our trust!"

And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave

O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

The Star-Spangled Banner.