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i vow to thee,my country
all earthly things above
entire and whole and perfect
the service of my love
the love that asks no question
the love that stands the test
that lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;
the love that never falters
the love that pays the price
the love that makes the undaunted the final sacrifice
and theres another country
ive heard of long ago
most dear to them that love her
most great to them that know ;
we may not count her armies
we may not see her king
her fortress is a faithful heart
her pride is suffering
and soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase
and her ways are ways of gentleness
amdall her paths are peace
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