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A 1924 KKK song to the hymn melody of The Old Rugged Cross.
Words by Alvia O. De Ree
Music by George Bennard.
Sheet music provided by Kevin Lockwood:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
1. Over all the U.S.A. the fiery cross we display
The emblem of Klansmen’s domain
We’ll be forever true to the Red, White and Blue
And Americans always remain
Chorus
So I’ll cherish the Bright Fiery Cross
Till from duties at last I lay down
Then burn o’er me a Bright Fiery Cross
The day I am laid in the ground
2. To the Bright Fiery Cross, I will ever be true
All blame and reproach gladly bear
And friendship will show, to each Klansman I know
Its glory forever we’ll share
3. Oh, the Bright Fiery Cross, so despised by a few
Has a wondrous attraction for me
When I leave here some day, for my home far away
May a bright Fiery Cross beam for me
Sung here by Fred Feild: