Chapter 1 - A Connection to Hope - Page 6

God Bless the USA

…I’m proud to be an American
where at least I know I’m free,
And I won’t forget the men who died
who gave that right to me,
And I gladly stand up next to you
and defend her still today,
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land
God Bless the U.S.A.


The Stars and Stripes Forever

The emblem of the brave and true
Its folds protect no tyrant crew;
The red and white and starry blue
Is freedom’s shield and hope…
Sing out for liberty and light,
Sing out for freedom and the right.
Sing out for Union and its might…


America, My Country, Tis of Thee

Our fathers’ God to Thee,
Author of Liberty,
To thee we sing,
Long may our land be bright
With Freedom’s holy light,
Protect us by thy might
Great God, our King…

In unity sublime [of the highest moral or spiritual value]
To broader heights we climb,
Triumphant over Time,
God speeds our way!…
The hope of all the world,
In peace and light impearled,
God hold secure!