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What is "burning with star-fires, but never consuming, flash its broad ribbons of lily and rose" talking about?
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It's a description of the American flag. "Star-fires...never consuming" is referring to the stars on our flag. "Ribbons of lily and rose" are the red and white stripes.
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What are the colors "lily and rose"?
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Who are "the prophets of Baal"?
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Those of other nations who do not believe in "one nation under God".
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Why would Mr. Holmes write "sheathing the sabre and breaking the chain."?
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We are a nation that will fight if provoked, but we do desire peace AND freedom.
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What is he referring to with "Drifted out Ark o'er the desolate seas"?
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The Mayflower coming to America! :oD
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Wasn't the Ark a ship of refuge and safety?
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What could "till the dim star-wreath rekindle its splendors" mean?
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Perhaps, renewed patriotism stemming from what this country was founded on: liberty and justice for all.
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