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God Bless Humanity

by Irving Berlin in 1938. New lyrics were written by Thomas Razzeto in January 2007.

Note: Irving Berlin wrote “God Bless America” in 1918 but put it aside. In 1938 as World War Two was starting in Europe, he made some changes and it was recorded by Kate Smith. It became and remains immensely popular. I have always considered it a very beautiful song. I hope that my expansion of the song to include another verse that embraces all of humanity is not seen in any way as me being critical of the original song or of America herself.

“While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.”

   God bless America,
   Land that I love.
   Stand beside her, and guide her
   Through the night with a light from above.
   From the mountains, to the prairies,
   To the oceans, white with foam.
   God bless America, my home sweet home.

   God bless humanity,
   All of us here.
   Shine among us, and through us
   With a light that's so bright and so dear.
   With our kindness, and our sharing
   We bring true love to us all.
   God bless humanity, each one and all.

More information about the song's history can be found here: http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/trm019.html

 

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