As our country remembers the events of September 11, 2001, we as a nation have forgotten the foundations on which our country was founded. As we remember the heroics of people who sacrificed for others, we have forgotten the God who gives us grace to remain a great nation. As we contemplate our desire for peace in the world, we have forgotten the God of peace.
In 1897, as a commemoration to Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, Rudyard Kipling wrote “Recessional” (“God of Our Fathers”) not only as a tribute to the might and power of the British Empire, but as a stark reminder that we had best heed the warnings of Scripture or suffer the fate of all nations who fall victim to their own success and fail to walk in humility before Almighty God.
Deuteronomy 8:11-14 gives another warning to the perils of prosperity: “Beware that thou forget not the LORD thy God, in not keeping his commandments, and his judgments, and his statutes, which I command thee this day: Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein; And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God.”
As the blessings of God lead to repentance, once again we cry out, “God bless America!”
Click here to hear samples of other songs from our patriotic recording.
I spent quite a while looking for a good 9-11 memorial video online and couldn’t find anything until I found this. Thanks 🙂
So beautiful!
Thanks,Patrick,and ladies, for the poignant reminders of what is truly important to God. The song was a stunning tribute, in such a beautiful setting! I thought about your program at Calvary a year ago, all day yesterday. At our new church we are able to serve with many Sr. Saints, which is what we thrive on. Thanks again for the remembrances!
What an absolutely beautiful reminder to all of us.
Thank you for sharing.
This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you.
Hello, everyone! I haven’t checked your site since school began. I actually checked it because I listened to Patriot’s Honor while listening to some music with a friend of mine. He asked if I could send him a link to your website, and when I looked, I saw the video and thought, “What a coincidence.” I actually wasn’t able to watch it, since Vimeo is blocked on campus, but I know it must’ve been good! Hope y’all have a great week! By the way, my handbell choir is playing at Calvary in Smyrna on Sunday night, Oct. 30. Y’all would be welcome to come if you’re not too busy!
So pretty!! You all sing so beautifully!!! We hope to see you’ll soon.
God bless,
TaliJoy Normoyle
Hi
Could you send the music arrangement for that song. My children would like to sing that.
thanks,