The-Reckoning

The Reckoning

In vivid scenes, our nation watched
While sorrow's darts assailed
Clothed in sackcloth, ashes heaped,
The mighty city wailed

Her bleeding wound has pierced the soul
Of hearts that beat as one
Our nation, down upon its knees
"Thy Sovereign Will be done"

In disbelief, we view the sight
Achilles heel was struck
While devils of the blackest night
Praised Allah for their luck

Our sleeping anger wakened,
Our focus is as one,
Our patriotic fervor:
"The reckoning's begun"

May God be with America,
She holds her banner high.
'Mid shouts in chilling unison
"The Terrorists must die!"

Our noble sons and daughters
Will die within the fray
The dead sent home in body bags
Our world in disarray

We honor those before us,
And those who come to save
Democracy throughout the world
Their sacrifice engrave

Upon our hearts and in our minds
Their honored praise, we'll sing
For Freedom's cause, we give our lives
Dear God, let Freedom ring!

Heavenly Father, please lead us
In paths toward Your light
Grant our sons and daughters
Your presence in the fight

I'll bet the Unknown Soldier
Has stirred within his grave,
Shouting t'ward the heavens
"Let Freedom's banner wave!"