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"America the Beautiful" is a patriotic American song. Its lyrics were written by Katharine Lee Bates and its music was composed by church organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward at Grace Episcopal Church in Newark, New Jersey, [1] though the two never met. [2] Bates wrote the words as a poem, originally titled "Pikes Peak".

This well-known patriotic song by Katharine Lee Bates reveres the natural beauty of America and calls upon God to bless the country with grace and mercy. "America the Beautiful" is often sung to celebrate the 4th of July and other holidays honoring national heroes.

America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law. O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life. America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness, And ev'ry gain divine. O beautiful for patriot dream

Feb 13, 2025 · America the Beautiful is a patriotic American hymn that is regarded as the United States’ unofficial anthem. The song explores the grandeur of the American landscape as well as the nation’s ideals. The lyrics were written by American poet, author, and educator Katharine Lee Bates, and the tune was created by American composer Samuel A. Ward.

America the Beautiful Lyrics: O beautiful for spacious skies / For amber waves of grain / For purple mountain majesties / Above the fruited plain! / America! America!

America the Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates, 1859-1929 (Hymn #696, United Methodist Hymnal) from HymnSite.com, with lyrics, texts, MIDI files, piano scores, ppt slides, videos, and more.

A hymn tune composed by church organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward in 1882 was first published with Bates’ poem in 1910 as "America the Beautiful." "America the Beautiful" is an American song from the 19th century. This page has lyrics, video, audio, and song history.

“America the Beautiful: A history of the hymn by the author Katharine Lee Bates written for the Boston Athenaeum,” Boston Athenaeum Library Catalog: https://catalog.bostonathenaeum.org/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=35871

Enjoy the lovely words and lyrics of America the Beautiful, the traditional, classic hymn and Christian song. This Printable version of America the Beautiful is a hymn of praise and worship which is suitable for all Christian denominations.