Fealty
Make ready drums, and banners for the breeze—
A rifle for each soldier true and brave!
The wicked fail and falter to their knees
Before our pennant's proud, resplendent wave!
We march in time with every stalwart heart;
We sing in tune with every patriot's voice;
We ride with vict'ry as our counterpart,
Our heads high as the trumpet-songs rejoice—
We fear no man nor beast, for firm we stand,
Our swords jewel-bright beneath the noonday sun!
Our foes will find death at our righteous hand,
And when the fray is joined, we'll cheer as one!
We men and women, willing, dedicate
Our honor and our lives unto the State!