in the heart of our nation
A glimmer of light I can see,
This precious light, America,
God has en trusted to thee.
lit by the blood of our fathers,
kindled by fervent prayer,
a beacon of justice and liberty
For people everywhere
Where is thy light America
That once was shining so bright
Where is thy light America
That once stood for God and for right
Is it hidden beneath
the stain of sin.
Will this precious light ever shine again,
the light for which men their lives
so freely gave?
Is it silent with them in the grave?
Where is thy light, America?
But wait, maybe a glimmer
is still there.
Arise and trim thy lamp, America,
and kindle it with fervent prayer.
Then let it shine
America
a beacon across the waves
let it shine
America
this light that God gave
Let it shine from sea to shining sea
Let it shine so all the world can see
The light that God has entrusted unto thee
the blessed light of love and liberty
Let it shine from sea to shining sea
Let it shine so all the world can see
The light that God has entrusted unto me
The blessed light, the blessed light
The blessed light of love and liberty