The Courage to Be Free & the Freedom to Be Courageous

They had the courage to stand and fight

            For man’s most essential rights
            The courage to begin again
            Down the untried path of a virgin plan
 

They weathered the tests and trials unknown

            And continued to work, to build and to grow
            A sanctuary where all could find
            Freedom for hearts and souls and minds

 The blood bought freedom that we must maintain

             Is the freedom to stand and the courage to change
             The things that would find us bound again
             When power corrupt our freedoms demand

 To believe in what’s right – not from afar

             But be willing to fight for who we are
             May our freedom give us the courage we need
             To honor their lives in word and deed

 To stand on our honor, our faith and the truth

             May Freedom for all be our lasting pursuit