Our Country May It Be

Our Country May It Be
(sung to My Country ‘Tis of Thee)

Our country, may it be
Pointed towards unity
That all might sing.
Sing of transgender pride
Immigrants verified
No person nullified
Let freedom ring.

This land of native pride
All through this countryside
Was loved before,
Before the pilgrims came
Before it had this name
Before we staked our claim
From shore to shore.

Let us be proud to see
Rich in diversity
Our cherished land.
Embracing every voice
Upholding women’s choice
Teaching our children to rejoice
As our hearts expand.

Our country will be free
When on our streets we see
That all are fed.
Looking in every face
People of every race
Nurturing all things interfaith
As we forge ahead.

© 2019 Rev. Margaret Somerville