The article reminded me of another negative reference to Puritans in lyrics to "The Southern Cross." This page on the song from march 1861 and its lyrics has been designed to teach students about Southern attitudes and points of reference from the period --

http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-civilwar/4600

In one of his 'Homespun Songs' CDs, Bobby Horton performs "The Southern Cross" using alternate musical accompaniment (not the "Star Spangled Banner").