As I'm looking around for a nice tree, this keeps coming into my head:
O Liberty
(to the tune of . . . well it is too obvious to say)
O Liberty, O Liberty! Thy leaves are so unchanging;
Not only green when summer's here, But also when 'tis cold and drear.
Oh Liberty! O Liberty! Thy leaves are so unchanging
O Liberty, O Liberty! Much pleasure thou does give me;
How often has good Liberty, Aforded me the greatest glee!
O Liberty! O Liberty! Much pleasure thou does give me.
O Libety, O Liberty! Thy promise shines so brightly!
From base to summit gay and bright, There's only splendor for the sight.
O Liberty! O Liberty! Thy promise shines so brightly.
O Liberty, O Liberty! How richly God has decked thee!
Thou bidst us true and faithful be, And trust in God unchangingly.
O Liberty, O liberty! How richly God has decked thee.
OK, I need an alternative - yet very reverent - last verse, for those of us who are not of faith, wich can be sung peacefuly and in harmony.
Any ideas?
When I do find the right tree, this will likely be the first item posted.