We sing this song quite often in our family, partly because we attend sporting events every time we turn around. But rarely do we see (or sing) the second verse.
O thus be it ever
when free men shall stand
Between their loved homes
and the war’s desolation;
Blest with victory and peace,
may the heav’n-rescued land
Praise the Pow’r that hath made
and preserved us a nation!
Then conquer we must,
when our cause it is just;
And this be our motto:
“In God is our trust!”
And the Star-Spangled Banner
in triumph shall wave
O’er the land of the free
and the home of the brave.
Our nation has never been perfect (because it is made up of imperfect people). But it was founded on the One whose perfection surrounds us every day. He loves all of us throughout the world in spite of our flaws. And He wants more than anything to have a personal relationship with us. He, alone, brings true peace. He, alone, brings true freedom. He, alone, is the true source of love for our neighbors. We owe our lives to Him, alone.
God, bless America, land that I love. Stand beside her and guide her through the night with the light from above!
John Bukaty
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