Part of the celebration was the singing of Russian immigrant, Irving Berlin's, GOD BLESS AMERICA'---now 100 years old. Berlin wrote it while serving in World War I.
The lyrics would be a worthy prayer for this day for all Americans.
God bless America Land that I love Stand beside her And guide her (emphasis mine)
Through the night with the light from above From the mountains To the prairies To the oceans White with foam
God bless America My home sweet home
Guide us O Lord. (Isaiah 58:11) Guide us into all truth. (John 16:13) Guide our feet into paths of peace. (Luke 1:79) May we be humble before you Lord, that you will guide us in what is right and teach us your way. (Psalm 25:9)
I can't think of a better birthday present for, our country, America, than for this prayer to be fervently prayed by all of God's children.
