This song, beloved by millions expresses the true nature of the principles upon which America was founded. The original poem that became the lyrics was written by Katherine Lee Bates in 1893. Samuel Ward set the poem to music in 1910. Each time I hear this song I thank God for how He has blessed this land. I also think of how far short we have fallen in some areas.

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