This entry was inspired by Punkn.
Spoken Introduction:
While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.
Sung with GUSTO:
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 ocean white with foam
God bless America! My home sweet home.
The unofficial national anthem of the United States was composed by an immigrant who left his home in Siberia for the USA when he was only five years old. The original version of "God Bless America" was written by Irving Berlin (1888-1989).
In the fall of 1938, as war was again threatening Europe, irving Berlin decided to write a "peace" song. He recalled his lyrics of "God Bless America" from twenty years earlier, then made some alterations to reflect the different state of the world. Singer Kate Smith introduced the revised "God Bless America" during her radio broadcast on Armistice Day, 1938. The song was an immediate sensation; the sheet music was in great demand.
What an amazing song! Isn't it wonderful that we have been so lucky to be connected with people who are able to put to words our deepest thoughts and emotions? Irving Berlin was truly inspired. Close your eyes and listen to his message. Does it not touch your soul? Can't you just see crashing waves- the majesty of the mountains? All of the beautiful people working every day, alive and free because of the dream of our beloved Founding Fathers?
As this song is being broadcasted through out the world on various occasions, there is this incredible overwhelming desire to jump up and sing with all the energy of the soul, knowing that if we did, the choirs of Heaven would be singing right along with us! Our people love our country, our Lord loves our country, and as long as we continue to fight for our gift of love and freedom, we will continue to enjoy the blessings of this, our sacred nation.
Source of the Writing
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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6 comments:
One of my favorite songs.
*queues up the music and sings along*
I was thinking that (ut oh) as far as it being an unofficial national anthem, "This Land Is Your Land" might be a good one too.
This land is your land, this land is my land
From California to the New York Island
From the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream waters
This land was made for you and me.
As I went walking that ribbon of highway
I saw above me that endless skyway
I saw below me that golden valley
This land was made for you and me....
*Joins in the singing* and plays the mandolin for "This LandIs Your Land"
There are some that feel God Bless America should be our real National Anthem, instead of The Star Spangled Banner. I've always thought God Bless America was more reflective of our country, and the patriotic love we have for it.
However, The Star Spangled Banner takes us back to when our flag was first raised, as we were fighting for our Independence.
Tough choice.
no body..NO BODY could sing that song as good as kate smith...
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