“My countrymen, we hold a rich deposit in trust for ourselves and for all our brethren of mankind. It is the fire of liberty. If it becomes extinguished, our darkened land will cast a mournful shadow over the nations. If… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed as the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight O'er the ramplarts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share
When the warrior returns, from the battle afar,To the home and the country he nobly defended,O! warm be the welcome to gladden his ear,And… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
“Oh, say can you see by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
May I always hear that you are following the guidance of that blessed Spirit that will lead you into all truth, leaning on that… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave/O're the land of the free and the home of the brave. — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
“My countrymen, we hold a rich deposit in trust for ourselves and for all our brethren of mankind. It is the fire of liberty.… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
O! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war's desolation! Blest with victory and peace, may the… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
He will therefore seek to establish for his country in the eyes of the world, such a character as shall make her not unworthy… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
The patriot who feels himself in the service of God, who acknowledges Him in all his ways, has the promise of Almighty direction, and… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave from the terror of flight or the… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
I do not believe there are any new objections to be discovered to the truth of Christianity. Men may argue ingeniously against our faith,… — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
Then, in that hour of deliverance, my heart spoke. Does not such a country, and such defenders of their country, deserve a song? — Francis Scott Key Copy Share Image
