Our Freedom

 

"And they shall call them the Holy People,
the Redeemed of the Lord,
and you shall be called Sought Out,
a City Not Forsaken."
Isaiah 62:12

Pilgrims Landing

Edward Percy Moran
(1862-1935)
American artist

Once a tiny seed was planted

By some Pilgrim people.

They came to this land where there was

Neither church nor steeple.

There was neither field nor fence,

Nor fireplace glowing red.

There was not a single place

To rest a weary head.

But sturdy were these Pilgrims come

To plant this noble seed.

And staunchly did they linger though

So deep and sad their need.

The seed they planted reached the sky

A mighty springing tree!

We call this great growth Freedom-

And it's meant for you and me.

"Our Freedom"
From The Giant Thanksgiving Book
By Lenore Hetrick
(1935)