William McCarty, comp. The American National Song Book. 1842. | | Columbias Favourite Son |
| From the Pennsylvania GazetteNovember 4, 1789
Sung on the occasion of the procession in honour of the Presidents (Washington) arrival at Boston, October 26, 1789 |
| GREAT Washington the heros come, | |
Each heart exulting hears the sound, | |
Thousands to their deliverer throng, | |
And shout him welcome all around! | |
Now in full chorus join the song, | 5 |
And shout aloud, great Washington. | |
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Then view Columbias favourite son, | |
Her father, saviour, friend, and guide! | |
There see the immortal Washington! | |
His countrys glory, boast, and pride! Now in full chorus, &c. | 10 |
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When the impending storm of war, | |
Thick clouds and darkness hid our way, | |
Great Washington, our polar star, | |
Arose; and all was light as day! Now in full chorus, &c. | |
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Twas on yon plains thy valour rose, | 15 |
And ran like fire from man to man; | |
Twas here thou humbled Parias foes, | |
And chased whole legions to the main! Now in full chorus, &c. | |
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Through countless dangers, toil, and cares, | |
Our hero led us safely on | 20 |
With matchless skill directs the wars, | |
Till Victory criesThe days his own! Now in full chorus, &c. | |
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His country saved, the contest oer, | |
Sweet peace restored, his toils to crown, | |
The warrior to his native shore | 25 |
Returns, and tills his fertile ground. Now in full chorus, &c. | |
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But soon Columbia calld him forth | |
Again to save her sinking fame; | |
To take the helm, and, by his worth, | |
To make her an immortal name! Now in full chorus, &c. | 30 |
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Nor yet alone through Parias shores, | |
Has Fame her mighty trumpet blown; | |
Een Europe, Afric, Asia, hears, | |
And emulate the deeds hes done! Now in full chorus, &c. | | |
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