The sword of the hero...

The sword of the hero!

The staff of the sage!

Whose valor and wisdom

Are stamped on the age!

Time-hallowed mementos

Of those who have riven

The sceptre from tyrants,

“The lightning from heaven!”

This weapon, O Freedom!

Was drawn by the son,

And it never was sheathed

Till the battle was won!

No stain of dishonor

Upon it we see!

‘ Twas never surrendered —

Except to the free!

While Fame claims the hero

And patriot sage,

Their names to emblazon

On History's page,

No holier relics

Will liberty hoard

Than FRANKLIN's staff, guarded

By WASHINGTON's sword.