Raise the Standard High
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Raise the standard high,Sound the gath'ring cry,Let the evil kingdom fall;With a purpose true,And a will to do,Sons of freedom, come ye all.
Chorus.
(upper line — first and second tenor)Raise the temp'rance standard high,Shout the mighty battle cry;Let the evil kingdom fall,Sons of freedom, come ye all.
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(lower line — baritone and bass)Raise the temp'rance standard high, on high,Shout the mighty temp'rance battle cry;Let the evil kingdom fall,Sons of freedom, come ye all.
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Over sea and land,With an iron hand,Has the monarch held his sway;But his rule shall cease,And the reign of peaceUsher in the golden day.
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Let the right prevail,Let the evil failIn the conflict fierce and long,Till the land is free,And the victoryCrowns the temp'rance army strong.