This Patriotic Poem was written by Clara Nelson of Windom, Minnesota. Clara lived on the street over from my parents. Her husband, the late Leo Nelson served our Country in World War II, just like my Dad.
This poem appeared in the Windom newspaper and I called Clara to see if we could post it! I read it when I preached Sunday in Reserve, New Mexico at the Baptist Church.
“I Love America”
America is great when we worship God.
America is great when we read God’s word.
We remember the many people before us, who made our country great.
Even today, the sacrifices we make.
I love America, this is my country, this is my home.
In the woods and wilderness I see the mighty works of God.
The green grass and beautiful trees,
The blue sky and fluffy white clouds,
The lakes and rivers and streams.
I love America, this is my country,
This is my home.
We remember what has made America great,
Our forefathers worshiped God.
They read God’s word and prayed.
Before we were born, they prayed for us.
As a nation to be strong in the Lord.
I love America, this is my country,
This is my home.
Now it is up to you and me
To keep our nation free.
Many before us set the pattern
And showed us what to do.
Obey God’s word and daily pray, too.
I love America, this is my country
This is my home.
WOW!
I wept when I read this…….and it show’s what is missing in America today….. following God and being obedient to God. I preached on Sunday on worshiping God. The audio will be posted soon. As Clara says so well in her poem, it is up to you and me to keep America free. As a country we no longer worship and pray as we should.
What kind of pattern are we setting for the future?
This poem should show you how we are failing as a country.
By reading Clara’s poem here in 2014 we can see first hand how far we have fallen. Let us pray for America and the church.
