America

I was surfing online recently, looking for the national anthem for Canada.  On Wikipedia, I stumbled on the British National Anthem, "God Save the King" (or "Queen", whichever it happens to be when the song is sung).  I clicked on the icon to hear the music to the song, and I recognized it right away.  But the words I knew to the song were the words for "My Country 'Tis of Thee" - an American favorite.

I laughed at the irony of the choice of music, knowing the history of America breaking free of British rule.
Here are the words side by side, for comparison.  After reading them, I'm even prouder of my America, and our heritage of seeing God as our country's leader and protector.  I think our country needs to get back to that, rather than looking to elected leaders to have all the answers.