Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! Then conquer we must when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, 'In God is our trust!' And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It calls for gratitude to God and declares trust in Him as the reason for victory.
- In plain terms
- We win because God supports us.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust in faith for strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can justice exist without divine help?
- How does faith shape national identity?
Another view
It ties national success to religious belief excluding nonbelievers.
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And the star-spangled banner, oh long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
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