The American Star (David Patillo White)
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- Editor: William Long (submitted 2006-07-19). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 20 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Find score under 'Sacred Harp' section
General Information
Title: American Star, The
Composer: David Patillo White
Number of voices: 3vv Voicing: STB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn Meter: 12 11. 12 11. D
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published:
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Original text and translations
English text
The spirits of Washington, Warren, Montgom'ry,
Look down from the clouds with bright aspect serene
Come, soldiers, a tear and a toast to their mem'ry,
Rejoicing they'll see us as they once have been.
To us the high boon, by the Lord has been granted,
To spread the glad tidings of liberty far.
Let millions invade us, we'll meet them undaunted,
and conquer or die by the American Star.