William McCarty, comp. The American National Song Book. 1842.
The Host That Fights for LibertyA
The sons of Freedom’s valiant line!
Columbia’s heroes now entwine
To guard the shores of Liberty.
But brothers strike a brother’s hand,
And fires link and wide expand
The host that fights for Liberty.
And proudly view your warlike grace,
And rosy wreaths shall twine, to place
On those who guard our Liberty.
For country and offended right,
On you the blessing ever light
Of Freedom, Love, and Liberty.