Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land
Praise the pow'r that has made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto--"In God is our trust,"
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave!


II.--The March.

_Suggestions._--See that the children keep step to the air
of the song. Arrange them according to size, the smallest
first, that the column may present a picturesque appearance.

MARCHING SONG.

[Illustration: Music notation]

1. There's Springtime in the air
When the happy robin sings,
And earth grows bright and fair,
Covered with the robe she brings.

_Cho._ March, oh, march, 'tis Arbor Day,
Joy for all and cares away;
March, oh, march, from duties free
To the planting of the tree.

2. There's Springtime in the air
When the buds begin to swell,