Rise, Columbia! Unknown Artist

[Verse 1]
When first the sun o'er ocean glow'd
And earth unveil'd her virgin breast
Supreme mid nature's vast abode
Was heard the Almighty's dread behest:
Rise, Columbia!
Columbia, brave and free
Poise the globe and bound the sea!

[Verse 2]
In vain shall thrones
In arms combined
The sacred rights I gave, oppose;
In Thee, the asylum of mankind
Shall welcome nations find repose
Rise, Columbia!
Columbia, brave and free
Poise the globe and bound the sea!

[Verse 3]
When bolts the flame
Or whelms the wave
Be thine to rule the wayward hour:
Bid death unbar the watery grave
And Vulcan yield to Neptune's pow'r
Rise, Columbia!
Columbia, brave and free
Bless the globe and bound the sea!