The Courage to Be Free & the Freedom to Be Courageous

They had the courage to stand and fight
 For man’s most essential rights
The courage to begin again
Down the untried path of a virgin plan

They weathered the tests and trials unknown
 And continued to work, to build and to grow
 A sanctuary where all could find
 Freedom for hearts and souls and minds

The blood bought freedom that we must maintain
Is the freedom to stand and the courage to change
The things that would find us bound again
When power corrupt our freedoms demand

To believe in what’s right – not from afar
But be willing to fight for who we are
May our freedom give us the courage we need
To honor their lives in word and deed

To stand on our honor, our faith and the truth
May Freedom for all be our lasting pursuit