Part 5

Your beautiful banner is blotless As it floats to the breezes unfurled, And but for one blemish, all spotless Is the record you show to the world.

Like a scar on the features of beauty, Lies Utah, sin-cursed, in the west. Columbia! Columbia! your duty Is to wipe out that stain with the rest!

Not only in freedom, and science, And letters, should you lead the earth; But let the earth learn your reliance In honor and true moral worth. When Liberty's torch shall be lighted, Let her brightest most far-reaching rays Discover no wrong that's unrighted-- Go challenge the jealous world's gaze!

Columbia, your star is ascending! Columbia, all lands own your sway! May your reign be as proud and unending As your glory is brilliant to-day.