John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
5395 Franis Sott Key 1779-1843 John Bartlett
NUMBER: | 5395 |
AUTHOR: | Francis Scott Key (1779–1843) |
QUOTATION: | Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! 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. |
ATTRIBUTION: | The Star-Spangled Banner. |
Note 1. It made and preserves us a nation. George P. Morris: The Flag of our Union. [back] |