God Bless America

God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with the light from above

From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home

God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with the light from above

From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home

From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home
God bless America, my home sweet home.

Written by Irving Berlin, an immigrant who arrived in New York at age 5 as Israel Baline, the son of a cantor fleeing persecution of the Jews of Russia. He wrote the song during WWI.

I consider myself a patriot. I love my country and pray for her often. Today I celebrate America's Independence Day and feel deep gratitude in my heart for all those who have died to secure her freedom. 

God bless the USA!