Classic Poem

On Ohio's prairies wide,
 There Columbia raises
Presidents that give her pride—
 Let us sing their praises!
Garfield, martyr—hero bold,
 Hayes, the true and steady;
McKinley, with a heart of gold,
 Soldiers all the ready!

CHORUS .

Hurrah! then for our warrior bold,
 For he's not plated thinly;
Protection's knight, with mail of gold,
 Invincible McKinley!

Every mountain stream that pours
 Past the spindles flying,
Every ship that leaves our shores,
 Through the billows plying,
Every shepherd with his sheep,
 Sing your praises inly,
Those that delve and those that reap
 Sound your praise—McKinley!

Where Columbia's banner floats
 From ocean unto ocean,
Let us all, by loyal votes,
 Keep it still in motion!
Let us keep her honor bright,
 Keep her credit golden,
While her stars, like gems of light,
 All her sons embolden!