You Are Not Lost

My land, my love, my home, my pride,

How can I bear to see you bleed?
Your wounds are deep, your scars are wide,
Your people suffer, your foes succeed.

You gave me birth, you raised me well,

You taught me values, truth and grace.
But now I watch you torn by hell,
Your beauty marred, your peace erased.

Where is the glory of your past?

The ancient wisdom, art and lore?
The noble heroes, unsurpassed,
Who fought and died on every shore?

They lie forgotten in their graves,

Their names are lost, their deeds are vain.
Their children sold as wretched slaves,
Their blood is spilled for greedy gain.

Your enemies are strong and bold,

They plot and scheme to bring you down.
They spread their lies, their hate, their gold,
They wear the mask of friend and crown.

They make you doubt your worth and right,

They make you fight among yourselves.
They make you blind to truth and light,
They make you tools for their own shelves.

Oh land, my land, my home, my pride,

How can I help to heal your pain?
How can I stand and fight beside
Your loyal sons who still remain?

I have no sword, no shield, no gun,

I have no power, rank or fame.
But I have love, and faith, and hope,
And I have words to sing your name.

I will not let you fade away,

I will not let you die in vain.
I will not let you be betrayed,
I will not let you be profaned.

I will speak out for your defense,

I will expose your enemies.
I will inspire your confidence,
I will uphold your dignities.

My land, my love, my home, my pride,

You are not lost, you are not doomed.
You have a soul that can't be bribed,
You have a spirit that can't be groomed.

You have a history that can't be erased,

You have a destiny that can't be denied.
You have a people that can't be replaced,
You have a purpose that can't be defied.

You are my land, my love, my home, my pride,

And I will always stand by your side.