1 As goes America, so goes the world,
Here where the fight for truth is raging,
As goes America, so goes the world,
Here where the hosts are now engaging.
Refrain:
Stand thou for righteousness, people so blest,
Win thou the victory, greatest and best;
Lead on so grand and free, Nation of destiny,
As goes America, so goes the world.
2 As goes America, so goes the world,
Here freedom makes her last endeavor,
As goes America, so goes the world,
Fails she, and all is lost forever. [Refrain]
3 As goes America, so goes the world,
Here lift we Christ, the light bestowing,
As goes America, so goes the world,
Here serve we God in rightful doing. [Refrain]
4 As goes America, so goes the world,
Foremost and highest is her station,
As goes America, so goes the world,
Leader and guide to every nation. [Refrain]
Source: Hymns for Today: for Sunday Schools, Young People's Societies, The Church, The Home, Community Welfare Associations, and Patriotic Meetings #277
Rv Palmer Hartsough USA 1844-1932. Born in Redford, MI, he attended Kalamazoo College and Michigan State Normal school (later MSU). He became an author, editor, lyricist, and librettist. After working as a traveling singing teacher in MI, IL, IA, OH, KY and TN, he opened a music studio in Rock Island, IL, around 1877, also directing music at a Baptist church there. In 1893, due to his poetic abilities, he moved to Cincinnati, OH, and joined the Fillmore Music Company, providing texts (over 1000) for their music. He also served as music director at the Bethel Mission and the 9th Street Baptist Church. He became a traveling song evangelist in 1903, and was ordained a Baptist minister in 1906, serving in Ontario, Canada, and MI from 191… Go to person page >
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