Peace Hymn Of The Republic

O Lord, our God, Thy mighty hand Hath made our country free; From all her broad and happy land May praise arise to Thee. Fulfil the promise of her youth, Her liberty defend; By law and order, love and truth, America befriend!

The strength of every state increase In Union's golden chain; Her thousand cities fill with peace, Her million fields with grain. The virtues of her mingled blood In one new people blend; By unity and brotherhood America befriend!

O suffer not her feet to stray; But guide her untaught might, That she may walk in peaceful day, And lead the world in light. Bring down the proud, lift up the poor, Unequal ways amend; By justice, nation-wide and sure, America befriend!

Through all the waiting land proclaim Thy gospel of good-will; And may the music of Thy name In every bosom thrill. O'er hill and vale, from sea to sea, Thy holy reign extend; By faith and hope and charity, America befriend!

C.M.D. Materna.

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