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Remember the Heroes

Inspired by the view from Pike’s Peak, Katharine Lee Bates jotted down her first draft of “America the Beautiful” in 1893. The third verse, quoted here, comes from a later version of the poem. It’s perfect for Memorial Day. Let’s … Continue reading

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In Remembrance of Mercy

“O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!” Katharine Lee Bates (1893)  

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Thank You for our Present

  “America! America! God shed His grace on thee.” Katharine Lee Bates, 1913 America the Beautiful   Today would be a good day to praise God for his gift of grace.

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Undimmed by Tears

  “O beautiful for patriot dream  That sees beyond the years  Thine alabaster cities gleam  Undimmed by human tears!” Katharine Lee Bates, 1893   Lord God, I weep for our cities– corruption, violence, greed, addiction, neglect. I pray for justice, … Continue reading

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American History

America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self control, Thy liberty in law. Katharine Bates, 1904        

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A Hard Prayer for Our Nation

    Easy to sing, hard to pray:   “America! America!  God mend thine every flaw.“ Katharine Lee Bates Lord God, mend America’s flaws–including the ones I profit from, the ones that I enjoy, the ones that I contribute to. … Continue reading

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