Posted by: Bethany
Welcome to this week’s Carnival of Beauty. Having just celebrated Independence Day, sit back and enjoy what these lovely ladies think about Independence, Freedom, America, and Patriotism…The Beauty of Our County!
Part of the beauty of the United States is the character of the people God has raised up to lead this nation at various times. Sallie, from A Gracious Home, writes about one of her American heroes in Happy Birthday, Calvin Coolidge!
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
Dana, of Principled Discovery, relates a patriotic moment she experienced, as well as pointing out that it is not so common for people of other countries to not feel the strong sense of patriotism that we Americans often feel. Check out her post Something to Be Proud of.
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
Malissa of Malissa’s Merry-go-round discusses the wonderful aspects of living in America starting with the vast array of scenery that can be found and ending with the wonderful freedom’s we all enjoy! Check out what she has to say in her post, The Beauty of My Country.
O beautiful for pilgrim feet
Whose stern impassion’d stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness.
Ellen at MzEllen & Co. remembers the beauty of our country as she also remembers those who have fallen for the sake of Independence.
America! America!
God mend thine ev’ry flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law.
Although facing challenges growing up in Germany, Iris at Sting my Heart loves ‘her’ country. Living in the US these days made her realize that God wanted her and her family in Arizona. Read her thoughts about ‘home’ in her post entitled Dual Citizenship.
O beautiful for heroes prov’d
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life.
Jennifer at Snapshot writes about A Place Called Home, although she has a bit of trouble narrowing home down to just one place.
America! America!
May God thy gold refine
Till all success be nobleness,
And ev’ry gain divine.
Ann V. of Holy Experience ponders on all the nations….and a bunch of disappointed kids in her post titled All the Nations.
O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears.
Very proud of the land in which she was born, Blair, of Scribblings By Blair, posts about the beauty and uniqueness of America. In doing so, she reflects on those Who Made Her a Great Nation, the individuals and ultimately God.
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.
And Bethany at A Picturesque Life says thanks to all those who have fought for her freedom and given her children an opportunity to grow up in the land of the free in her post You Will Sparkle. You Will Shine.
Susanna of A Christian Mother’s Reflections discusses the beauty of her country, the United Kingdom, as well as noticing that anywhere God is is a beautiful place. Check out her post Created Beauty!
In closing I would like to share a link not sent to the Carnival of Beauty but that I thought suited the this week’s theme. Lauren at Created for His Glory has begun a project with a few other blogging ladies honoring the soldiers that have given their lives in America’s War on Terror. Please visit the new blog Some Gave All. The purpose of this blog is stated below.
It is our goal to remember each and every American soldier, sailor, airman or marine who has given their life for the cause of freedom since September 11, 2001 with a personal tribute.
Check out this blog for details on how you can help.
And thanks for visiting this week’s Carnival of Beauty. Join us next week at MzEllen and Co. for the Beauty of The Psalms.
July 5th, 2006 at 6:01 am
This is really beautiful. You did a great job of hosting the carnival. Thanks!
July 5th, 2006 at 1:42 pm
How beautifully done Bethany! Thank you for hosting - looking forward to checking out the other entries!
July 5th, 2006 at 1:47 pm
Oh dear….my entry didn’t get through then
Never mind, it will grace my blog anyway! Had technical difficulties when trying to send you my link. Lovely hostessing though!
July 5th, 2006 at 3:51 pm
Oooooooooopps! I am a blind bat! There it is, large as life! Sorry. The heat and madness of London is addling my brain!
July 5th, 2006 at 3:56 pm
thanks for putting this together!