Rejoice Hymns ‎#700

700. America the Beautiful (Descant - last stanza only)

4 O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years,
Thine alabaster cities gleam,
Undimmed by human tears!

America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.

Text Information

• First Line: O beautiful for patriot dream
• Title: America the Beautiful (Descant - last stanza only)
• Author: Katherine Lee Bates, 1859-1929
• Refrain First Line: America!
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.D.(C.M.D.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Topic: Patriotism
• Notes: No information given regarding the harmonizer of descant.

Tune Information

• Name: [O beautiful for patriot dream]
• Meter: 8.6.8.6.D.(C.M.D.)
• Key: B♭ Major