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And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved homes and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heaven-rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, for our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner forever shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Bohemond Guiscard

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Levin" <clevin at ripco.com>
To: "Merry Rose" <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: [MR] movement to change the anthem


> Isabella:
>
> > there is, or has been, some talk about changing our national anthem to
god
> > bless america...i was wondering what thoughts were out there on this...i
have
> > sung the anthem on many occassions at professional sporting events, and
it is
> > not an easy song for the most experienced bard...however, i wonder if it
is
> > appropriate to change horses midstream, so to speak...i understand that
this
> > country was founded "under god", and i have great faith in some higher
power,
> > but our country was also founded as a haven for religious freedom,
speech,
> > etc...will this be a step in the direction of the loss of some freedoms?
just
> > a thought--me playing devil's advocate and all, since i am a
> > reporter...isabella
>
> Actually, I've always figured that "America, the Beautiful" would
> be a much better anthem, because it includes all the states,
> instead of just Maryland. It's also a *lot* easier to sing.
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