America the Beautiful

This Independence Day, I am reminded about the great history of this country and the sacrifices that were made so that we may be free. I have a wish that our national anthem could be changed from the Star Spangled Banner to America the Beautiful. In my opinion a much more moving testament to our great country. I know that it will never happen because of the references to God in the lyrics. It's too bad that that would be the main reason against a change. Read the second verse and see how it relates to our troops serving and sacrificing for us overseas today.

O beautiful for heroes proved
in liberating strife,
who more than self their country loved,
and mercy more than life!
America! America! May God thy gold refine,
till all success be nobleness,
and every gain divine.