I hope y'all all have a marvelous day with family and friends as you thank God for the freedom he has given our nation.
America BefriendHenry Van Dike
To thee O Lord, our God, Thy mighty hand
Hath made our country free;
From all her broad and happy land
May worship rise to Thee.
Fulfill the promise of her youth,
Fulfill the promise of her youth,
Her liberty defend;
By law and order, love and truth,
America befriend!
The strength of every state increase
In Union's golden chain;
Her thousand cities fill with peace,
Her million fields with grain:
The virtues of her mingled blood
The virtues of her mingled blood
In one new people blend;
By unity and brotherhood,
America befriend!
O suffer not her feet to stray;
But guide her untaught might,
That she may walk in peaceful day,
And lead the world in light.
Bring down the proud, lift up the poor,
Bring down the proud, lift up the poor,
Unequal ways amend;
By justice, nation-wide and sure,
America befriend!
Through all the waiting land proclaim
The gospel of good-will;
And may the joy of Jesus' name
In every bosom thrill.
O'er hill and vale, from sea to sea,
O'er hill and vale, from sea to sea,
Thy holy reign extend;
By faith and hope and charity,
America befriend!
~Posted by Sarah~
1 comment:
It was a beautiful day, wasn't it, Sarah? There is nothing to make you appreciate the God-given freedoms we have like spending the day with family, enjoying good food and fellowship, singing and laughing together, watching the next generation grow year after year as they prepare to take the torch into the future . . . Thank you for a sweet post.
Love, Grandmother
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