  “Wide Awake” to foeman’s snare, “Wide Awake” Truth’s torch to bear, “Wide Awake” to do and dare, In the cause we love. Press we on with fearless tread, By the love of freedom led, “Heart within and God o’erhead, We shall conquerors prove.” “Freedom!” ’tis our banner cry; Shout it forth exultingly, Lift the snowy banner high, Bear it proudly on. Fight we must with patriot zeal, Every arm all nerved with steel, Nor forsake the battle-field Till the victory’s won. Lincoln, brave, and true, and strong, Leads our sturdy band along; Hail him, boys, with cheer and song, Lincoln brave and true! Of our chieftain proud are we, Led by him, we’ll gallantly Fight our way to Victory, “Wide Awake,” yes, “Wide Awake!” Struggling on for duty’s sake, Rest nor slumber will we take Till our work is done. In the mighty God we trust, For our cause is right and just; Conquer, boys, we must, we must— Victory must be won! |
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