1. Come, happy people, oh come let us tell
The story of Washington and Lincoln.
History’s pages can never excel
The story of Washington and Lincoln.
Down through the ages an anthem shall go,
Bearing the honors we gladly bestow
Till every nation and language shall know
The story of Washington and Lincoln.
Who gave us independence
On continent and sea,
Who saved the glorious Union !
And set a people free !
This is the story,
Oh happy are we,
The story of Washington and Lincoln.
2. Parents to children shall tell with delight
The story of Washington and Lincoln.
Freeborn and freedmen to gather excite
The story of Washington and Lincoln.
Earth’s weary bondmen shall listen with cheer,
Tyrants shall tremble and traitors shall fear.
When, in its fullness of glory, they hear
The story of Washington and Lincoln.
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