Be Brave, America

Be brave, America
When they say fear
The World.

Be Christian, America
When they say hate
in Christ's name.

Be courageous, America
When they say cower
Behind stony walls.

Be generous, America
When they say hoard
Your treasure.

Be kind, America
When they say close
Your heart.

Be just, America
When they say
Kill them all.

Be hopeful, America
When they say despair
Of the future.

Be great, America
When they say your time
Has passed.

Be strong, America
When they say you are too weak to be
Brave
Christian
Courageous
Generous
Kind
Just
Hopeful.

Great.

In the face of death and hate and fear
Be brave, America.

We can do this.

--John Magee