CSA National Anthem (1861-1865; Instrumental) God Save the South

"God Save The South" is considered to be the national anthem for the Confederate States and was published in Virginia with the subtitle of "Our national Confederate anthem" with the image of a Confederate soldier carrying the Stainless Banner with "God Save The South" on it. The song was written in 1861 by George Henry Miles, under the pen name Earnest Halphin, with the music for it being composed by Charles Wolfgang Amadeus Ellerbrock. Miles wrote it with the intent to inspire Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. Confederate States of America Anthem (1861-1865) God save the South, God save the South, Her altars and firesides, God save the South! Now that the war is nigh, now that we arm to die, Chanting our battle cry, "Freedom or death!" Chanting our battle cry, "Freedom or death!" God be our shield, at home or afield, Stretch Thine arm over us, strengthen and save. What tho&they&three to one, forward each sire and son, Strike till the war is won, strike to the grave! Strike till the war is won, strike to the grave! Hark honor&call, summoning all. Summoning all of us unto the strife. Sons of the South, awake! Strike till the brand shall break, Strike for dear Honor&sake, Freedom and Life! Strike for dear Honor&sake, Freedom and Life! Rebels before, our fathers of yore. Rebel&the righteous name Washington bore. Why, then, be ours the same, the name that he snatched from shame, Making it first in fame...