A dramatic, bold vocal solo celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Music by Kevin G. Pace (ASCAP). Text by Arturo Mendoza.

YouTube video: America the Great, vocal solo

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America the great, a land of hope and light,
Has crossed through storms and stood through darkest night.
Though kingdoms rise and fall and changing winds may blow,
Her faith and sacred values continue still to grow.

Our fallen heroes gave their strength and gave their years,
With courage in their hearts and victory through tears.
They stood through war and hardship so freedom could remain,
And planted seeds of liberty through sacrifice and pain.

From California’s golden shores to Texas’ open plains,
To New York’s shining cities and fields of endless grain,
This land was built by humble hands beneath God’s watchful care,
A nation joined in purpose through faith and humble prayer.

Not built by wealth or power alone nor armies strong and tall,
But by the hearts of faithful souls who answered duty’s call.
They trusted in the Lord above to guide them day by day,
And placed their hope in Heaven when trials blocked the way.

When nights are long and burdens rise and hope seems far away,
We trust the God of Heaven to guide us through each day.
For those who came before us endured and carried on,
And through their faith and sacrifice a stronger nation shone.

The road is filled with thorns at times, yet roses still remain,
And every test we overcome gives purpose to our pain.
For through the fire we rise again with courage to endure,
United under God above, our foundation strong and sure.

Two hundred fifty years have passed beneath God’s guiding hand,
Yet faith and hope still light the path across this blessed land.
May truth and freedom ever shine and lead us through each day,
God bless the nation that we love—America the Great.