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Poem
December 8, 1826
Constitutional Whig
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
A four-stanza patriotic ode celebrating the American flag as a symbol of beauty, freedom, bravery, and national destiny, with vows to defend the land it represents.
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THE AMERICAN ENSIGN.
I.
Flag of the planet's gems!
Whose sapphire-circled diadems
Stud every sea, and shore, and sky;
Oh, can thy children gaze
Upon thy silver blaze,
Nor kindle at the rays
Which led the brave of old to die.
Thou banner beautiful and grand,
Float thou forever o'er our land!
II.
Flag of the stripes of fire!
Long as the bard his lofty lyre
Can strike, thou shalt inspire our song
We'll sing thee—round the hearth,
We'll sing thee—when we forth
To battle go, with clarion tongue.
Flag of the free and brave in blood.
For ages be thou the blest of God!
III.
Flag of the bird of Jove,
Who left the clouds and stars above,
To point the hero's lightning path;
Around thee we will stand,
With glittering sword in hand,
And swear to guard the land
Which tamed the lion's earthquake wrath!
Flag of the West! be thou unfurled
Till the last trump arouse the world.
IV.
Flag of two ocean shores!
Whose everlasting thunders roar,
From deep to deep, in storm and foam;
Though with the sun's red set
Thou sink'st to slumber; yet
With him, in glory great
Thou risest and shall share his home
Thou banner beautiful and grand,
Float thou forever o'er our land!
I.
Flag of the planet's gems!
Whose sapphire-circled diadems
Stud every sea, and shore, and sky;
Oh, can thy children gaze
Upon thy silver blaze,
Nor kindle at the rays
Which led the brave of old to die.
Thou banner beautiful and grand,
Float thou forever o'er our land!
II.
Flag of the stripes of fire!
Long as the bard his lofty lyre
Can strike, thou shalt inspire our song
We'll sing thee—round the hearth,
We'll sing thee—when we forth
To battle go, with clarion tongue.
Flag of the free and brave in blood.
For ages be thou the blest of God!
III.
Flag of the bird of Jove,
Who left the clouds and stars above,
To point the hero's lightning path;
Around thee we will stand,
With glittering sword in hand,
And swear to guard the land
Which tamed the lion's earthquake wrath!
Flag of the West! be thou unfurled
Till the last trump arouse the world.
IV.
Flag of two ocean shores!
Whose everlasting thunders roar,
From deep to deep, in storm and foam;
Though with the sun's red set
Thou sink'st to slumber; yet
With him, in glory great
Thou risest and shall share his home
Thou banner beautiful and grand,
Float thou forever o'er our land!
What sub-type of article is it?
Ode
Song
What themes does it cover?
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
American Flag
Patriotism
Banner
Ensign
Freedom
Bravery
National Pride
Poem Details
Title
The American Ensign.
Key Lines
Flag Of The Planet's Gems!
Thou Banner Beautiful And Grand, Float Thou Forever O'er Our Land!
Flag Of The Free And Brave In Blood. For Ages Be Thou The Blest Of God!
Around Thee We Will Stand, With Glittering Sword In Hand, And Swear To Guard The Land Which Tamed The Lion's Earthquake Wrath!