America the beautiful,
May it always stay that way,
But to keep old glory flying,
There's a price that we must pay.
For everything worth having,
Demands work and sacrifice,
And freedom is a gift from God,
That commands the highest price.
For all our wealth and progress,
Are as worthless as can be,
Without the faith that made us great,
And kept our country free.
Nor can our nation hope to live,
Unto itself alone,
For the problems of our neighbors,
Must today become our own.
And while it's hard to understand,
The complexities of war,
Each one of us must realize,
That we are fighting for,
The principles of freedom,
And the decency of man,
And as a Christian nation,
We're committed to God's Plan.
And as the land of liberty,
And a great God fearing nation.
We must protect our honor,
And fulfill our obligation.
So in these times of crisis,
Let us offer no resistance,
In giving help to those who need,
Our strength and our assistance.
And the stars and stripes forever,
Will remain a symbol of,
A rich and mighty nation,
Built on faith and truth and love.
Author: Helen Steiner Rice
