Holy Father, We gather together to ask your blessing this Thanksgiving Day;

God bless America, land that I love;

You stand beside us in times of need, as of September 11, giving Peace and Love to all;

Stand beside her and guide her,

through the night with the Light from above;

Your handiworks are our home where warm loving hearts of family ties are brought together;

From the mountains, to the prairies,

to the ocean white with foam;

We raise our voices in praise to you through Christ our Lord.

God Bless America, my Home sweet Home.

Amen

Barbara Hawkey, 2001