Before the Lord we bow —
The God Who reigns above
And rules the world below,
Boundless in power and love.
Our thanks we bring:
In joy and praise,
Our hearts we raise
To heaven's high King.
The nation Thou hast blest
May well Thy love declare
Enjoying peace and rest,
Protected by Thy care.
For this fair land
For this bright day
Our thanks we pay —-
Gifts of Thy hand.
— Francis Scott Key.
Francis Scott Key (1779-1843), the author of the "Star- Spangled Banner," was born in Maryland.
The Ideal Catholic Readers, 1916
2 comments:
Wishing you and your family a happy and safe Fourth of July.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
Thanks for posting Mr. Key's fine national hymn. Today is the 230th anniversary of his birth. The hymn may be little known outside your country, but it is nonspecific enough for Canadians to sing too--if you don't mind :-). I especially like the colourful description of the resurrection in the final stanza.
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