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Simple + Southern Sunday No. 134

~ Simple + Southern Sunday

“Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war’s desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav’n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: “In God is our trust.”
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!”
Francis Scott Key, 1814

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Psalms‬ ‭34:18‬ ‭

 “I don’t have to tell you how fragile this precious gift of freedom is. Every time we hear, watch, or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world.” 
President Ronald Reagan

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”
Proverbs‬ ‭14:34‬ 

“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free.And I won’t forget the men who died, that gave that right to me.”
Lee Greenwood

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
John‬ ‭14:27‬

“Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”
‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2:3‬

“The patriot’s blood is the seed of Freedom’s tree.” 
Thomas Campbell

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.”
1 Corinthians‬ ‭16:13‬

“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” 
John F. Kennedy

“Your silent tents of green we deck with fragrant flowers, Yours has the suffering been, The memory shall be ours.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

“if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land”
2 Chronicles 7:14

‭“In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea,
With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me:
As He died to make men holy, let us live to make men free;
[originally …let us die to make men free] 
While God is marching on.
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! Glory! Glory! Hallelujah!
Glory! Glory! Hallelujah! While God is marching on!”

 

Comments

  1. What a beautiful and inspiring way to start my Sunday! Thank you and God Bless America.

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  3. God bless America! Land that I love!
    Beautiful red, white & blue pictures! They always give my heart a little jolt!
    Hope you and Butch have an awesome Memorial weekend! ??❤️?

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  5. Such a beautiful blog! Love Chronicles….if we would only obey GOD!!!! Freedom, Love, and Peace to all!

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  7. Hi Pam, Lovely post with beautiful photos and comments! I was fortunate to hear Lee Greenwood sing that song at a concert in the 1980’s – it’s almost impossible not to shed a tear on that one! Blessings, Janet

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  8. Es muy hermoso ver que el amor a la Patria está muy arraigada en la mente de un país como son los Estados Unidos de América. Este hecho me produce envidia ¡Cómo quisiera yo que así fuera en España!, desgraciadamente no lo es, y cada día somos menos los que amamos a la Patria.
    Felicitaciones, un abrazo
    Dolores

    It is very beautiful to see that love for the Motherland is deeply rooted in the mind of a country such as the United States of America. This fact makes me jealous. How I wish it were so in Spain! Unfortunately, it is not, and every day we are less those who love the country.
    Congratulations, a hug
    Dolores

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    • Dolores, mis padres nos enseñaron el amor a Dios ya nuestro país. ¡A veces temo que nuestros ciudadanos tomen todo por sentado sin darse cuenta de que la libertad ha llegado a un gran precio! Bendiciones y abrazos, Pam
      Dolores, my parents taught us love for God and our country. I sometimes fear that our citizens take everything for granted without realizing freedom has come at a great price! Blessings and hugs, Pam

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  12. Such beautiful photos and tender reminders of our precious freedom and what it truly means to represent and love our country.
    God Bless America!
    Jemma

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  17. A wonderful collection of words and photos to remind us how important it is to remember those who have given up so much for our freedom. Hope you had a nice weekend.

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  21. Such a beautiful tribute! I love the quotes and scriptures and the photos are breathtaking! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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