Repository: UIHistories Project: Dedication - Gregory Grave [PAGE 4]

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By thy rivers gently flowing, Illinois, Illinois, O'er thy prairies verdant growing, Illinois, Illinois, Conies an echo on the breeze, Rustling thro* the leafy trees, And its mellow tones are these, Illinois, Illinois. When you heard your country calling, Illinois, Illinois, Where the shot and shell were falling, Illinois, Illinois, When the Southern host withdrew, Pitting Gray against the Blue, There were none more brave than you, Illinois, Illinois. Not without thy wondrous story, Illinois, Illinois, Can be writ the nation's glory, Illinois, Illinois. On the record of thy years Abram Lincoln's name appears, Grant and Logan and our tears, Illinois, Illinois. ^Illinois Royalty We're loyal to you, Illinois, We're "Orange and Blue," Illinois, We '11 back you to stand 'gainst the best in the land, For we know you have sand, Illinois, Rah! Rah! ~ ( smash that blockade, ) T11. So , ,, , , „ > Illinois, / crack out that ball, \ ( Go crashing ahead, ) T11. i w > 1*1li ( Illinois, I We re backing you all, I Our team is our fame protector, On! boys, for we expect a victory from you, Illinois. Che-he! Che-ha-ha-ha! Che-he! Che-ha I Che-ha-ha-ha! [ Illinois! Illinois! Illinois 1 Fling out that dear old flag of- Orange and Blue, Lead on your sons and daughters, fighting for you; l i k e men of old, on giants placing reliance, Shouting defiance—Os-key-wow-wow! A-mid the broad green plains that nourish our land, For honest Labor and for Learning we stand, And unto thee wo pludge our heart and hand, Dear Alma Mater Illinois.