#338 "America the Beautful"

This patriotic hymn is one that we sing several times a year:  President's Day in February; Memorial Day in May; Independence Day in July; and Veteran's Day in November.  The words of the third verse are very moving--especially on Memorial Day or Veteran's Day weekend.

Oh, beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife,

Who more than self their country loved,

And mercy more than life!

America!  America!  May God thy gold refine,

Till all success be nobleness, 

And every gain divine.