O Beautiful, My Country Thee! Poem by Bryan Norton

O beautiful, my country thee, the pride of pilgrim dreams
My home beneath an azure sky, is where the sunlight gleams
America, America, forever proud and free
Your governance, in righteousness, preserves our liberty

With gratitude, for blessings great, we move our work along
Each sacrifice we make today, will keep us safe and strong
America, America, a beacon to the world
Your vigilance, with steadiness, will keep our flag unfurled

We recognize, with grateful pride, our soldiers in the field
Who give their lives to keep us free, when lesser causes yield
America, America, where peace thru strength prevails
Your bravery, inspires me, your courage never fails

In every heart, where virtue lies, there lives prosperity
Imbued with firm resolve to serve, with true humility
America, America, may God thy glory be
And in thy peace, may we increase, in love and charity

The pioneers, of long ago, were just like you and me
They came to seek a better life, to leave posterity
America, America, on mountain, plain, and sea
May you remain, through every gain, the crown of history!