They, the Builders of the Nation

Author: Ida Romney Alldredge

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1. They the builders of the nation,n11. They, the builders of the nation, 2Blazing trails along the way,2Blazing trails along the way; 3Stepping stones for generations,3Stepping-stones for generations 4Were their deeds of every day.4Were their deeds of ev’ry day. 5Building new and firm foundations,5Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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1. They, the builders of the nation, 2Blazing trails along the way,2Blazing trails along the way; 3Stepping stones for generations,3Stepping-stones for generations 4Were their deeds of every day.4Were their deeds of ev’ry day. 5Building new and firm foundations,5Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Blazing trails along the way, class="diff_next">2Blazing trails along the way; 3Stepping stones for generations,3Stepping-stones for generations 4Were their deeds of every day.4Were their deeds of ev’ry day. 5Building new and firm foundations,5Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Blazing trails along the way; 3Stepping stones for generations,3Stepping-stones for generations 4Were their deeds of every day.4Were their deeds of ev’ry day. 5Building new and firm foundations,5Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Stepping stones for generations, class="diff_next">3Stepping-stones for generations 4Were their deeds of every day.4Were their deeds of ev’ry day. 5Building new and firm foundations,5Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Stepping-stones for generations 4Were their deeds of every day.4Were their deeds of ev’ry day. 5Building new and firm foundations,5Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Were their deeds of every day.4Were their deeds of ev’ry day. 5Building new and firm foundations,5Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Were their deeds of ev’ry day. 5Building new and firm foundations,5Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Building new and firm foundations,5Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Building new and firm foundations, 6Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Pushing on the wild frontier,6Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Pushing on the wild frontier, 7Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Forging onward, ever onward,7Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Forging onward, ever onward, 8Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Blessed, honored Pioneer!8Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Blessed, honored Pioneer! 99 n102. Service ever was their watch-cry;n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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2. Service ever was their watch-cry; class="diff_next">n102. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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2. Service ever was their watchcry; 11Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Love became their guiding star;11Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Love became their guiding star; 12Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Courage, their unfailing beacon,12Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Courage, their unfailing beacon, n13Radiating near and far,n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Radiating near and far, class="diff_next">n13Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Radiating near and far. 14Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Every day some burden lifted,14Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Ev’ry day some burden lifted, 15Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Every day some heart to cheer,15Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Ev’ry day some heart to cheer, 16Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Every day some hope the brighter,16Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Ev’ry day some hope the brighter, 17Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Blessed, honored Pioneer!17Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Blessed, honored Pioneer! 1818 193. As an ensign to the nation,193. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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3. As an ensign to the nation, 20They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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They unfurled the flag of truth,20They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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They unfurled the flag of truth, 21Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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Pillar, guide, and inspiration21Pillar, guide, and inspiration t22To the hosts of waiting youth;t22To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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To the hosts of waiting youth. 23Honor, praise, and veneration23Honor, praise, and veneration 24To the founders we revere!24To the founders we revere! 25List our song of adoration,25List our song of adoration, 26Blessed, honored Pioneer!26Blessed, honored Pioneer! 2727
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