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[Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation]

Appears in 2 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: J. Lincoln Hall Tune Key: A Flat Major Incipit: 55333 23221 12124

Author: Irvin H. Mack Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation Refrain First Line: Then give three cheers for "Old glory" Lyrics: 1 Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation, The flag that we all love so well; 'Tis the sign of our deep adoration, Our faith it forever shall tell. Chorus: Then give three cheers for "Old glory," And proudly let it wave; The stars and the stripes of "Old Glory," Raise high o'er the free and brave. 2 Raise the flag! 'Tis the standard we cherish, Protect it, nor reckon the cost; Let it wave, tho' the last man shall perish; From view let it never be lost. [Chorus] 3 Raise the flag! Tho' 'tis shattered and gory, It tells how our boys fought and bled; Of their valor it sings a sweet story, Its sons on to vict'ry has led. [Chorus] 4 Raise the flag of your loyal devotion! On high let the emblem be flung; Floating proudly from ocean to ocean, Its praises thro' ages be sung. [Chorus] Used With Tune: [Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation]

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Raise the flag

Author: Irvin H. Mack Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #204 (1904) First Line: Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation Refrain First Line: Then give three cheers for "Old glory" Lyrics: 1 Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation, The flag that we all love so well; 'Tis the sign of our deep adoration, Our faith it forever shall tell. Chorus: Then give three cheers for "Old glory," And proudly let it wave; The stars and the stripes of "Old Glory," Raise high o'er the free and brave. 2 Raise the flag! 'Tis the standard we cherish, Protect it, nor reckon the cost; Let it wave, tho' the last man shall perish; From view let it never be lost. [Chorus] 3 Raise the flag! Tho' 'tis shattered and gory, It tells how our boys fought and bled; Of their valor it sings a sweet story, Its sons on to vict'ry has led. [Chorus] 4 Raise the flag of your loyal devotion! On high let the emblem be flung; Floating proudly from ocean to ocean, Its praises thro' ages be sung. [Chorus] Tune Title: [Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation]

Raise the Flag

Author: Irvin H. Mack Hymnal: New Songs of the Gospel (Nos. 1, 2, and 3 combined) #339 (1908) First Line: Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation Refrain First Line: Then give three cheers for "Old glory" Topics: Patriotic Languages: English Tune Title: [Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation]

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J. Lincoln Hall

1866 - 1930 Composer of "[Raise the stars and the stripes of our nation]" in The Voice of Praise Used pseudonyms Maurice A. Clifton and Arthur Wilton. =============== Joseph Lincoln Hall DMus USA 1866-1930. Born in Philadelphia, PA, to musical parents, he also was musical, having a good tenor voice. He was an organist and music teacher. At age 19 he led a 100 member choir for 10 years. He studied music and graduated with honors from the University of PA, later receiving a Doctor of Music degree from Harriman University, from which he was an alumnus. In 1896 he married Eva Victoria Withington, and they had four children. Three lived to adulthood, Lincoln, Ralph, and Philip. A musician, he was a great song leader and choral conductor, conducting campmeeting choirs in PA, OH, and FL, at the Gainesville Bible Conference as well. He became a gospel song composer, arranger, editor, and publisher. He wrote cantatas, oratorios, choir anthems, and hundreds of gospel songs. He also edited several hymnals. Along with Irvin Mack, he founded the Hall-Mack Publishing Company (later Rodeheaver). They published nine songbooks. He was a member of the 7th Street Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. He died in Philadelphia. John Perry

Irvin H. Mack

Author of "Raise the flag" in The Voice of Praise Mack & Lincoln Hall founded the Hall-Mack Company music publishing house (later bought by the Rodeheaver Company). Mack’s works include: Boundless Love (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Hall-Mack Company, 1896) The Service of Praise, with Lincoln Hall et al. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Hall-Mack Company, 1900) http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/m/a/c/mack_ih.htm