700. America the Beautiful (Descant - last stanza only)

4 O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years,
Thine alabaster cities gleam,
Undimmed by human tears!

America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.

Text Information
First Line: O beautiful for patriot dream
Title: America the Beautiful (Descant - last stanza only)
Author: Katherine Lee Bates, 1859-1929
Refrain First Line: America!
Meter: 8.6.8.6.D.(C.M.D.)
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Topic: Patriotism
Notes: No information given regarding the harmonizer of descant.
Tune Information
Name: [O beautiful for patriot dream]
Meter: 8.6.8.6.D.(C.M.D.)
Key: B♭ Major



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