I wrote this poem on Sept, 1, 2001. Thought it might speak to you today.
America Bless God
by Dr. Mary Sue Davis
You’ve heard it said throughout the land
God bless America again.
But I propose a different thought
A phrase that everywhere should be taught
Not God bless America
But America bless God should be the sound
From every state, city, and town.
Bless You, Lord, with all my soul, all that is
Within me bless your Holy name
All that is with me and you all that we think, say and claim.
For God has blessed America you see
It’s time to bless God, you and me.
A nation of blessed people we are
From New York to Florida
California to Washington near and far.
From border to border and sea to sea
Blessing for blessing that is the key.
Our families are safe, our health is sound
Abundantly prosperous we have been found
To bless the whole world with our abundant provision
Perhaps we too should catch the vision
So America I say again
Bless the Lord, may Your praise ever be on our mouth
From North to West
From East to South.
Let the cry go out across the land
Not God bless America again
But American bless God every child, woman and man
Lift up you voices with one call
Earth touching heaven one and all.
We want to bless You, Lord,
Not for what you’ve done
But for who You are, You Father and Your Son.
We seek Your face and not Your hand
For we understand that as we bless You
The seemingly impossible You can.
We are changed from wanting
To genuine giving
From glory to glory
That’s real living.
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