The destiny of America was divinely decreed

Ezra Taft Benson. 13th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

The destiny of America was divinely decreed. The events which established our great nation were foreknown to God and revealed to prophets of old. As in an enacted drama, the players who came on the scene were rehearsed and selected for their parts. Their talents, abilities, capacities, and weaknesses were known before they were born.

Ezra Taft Benson

Other nations there have been

generating quite a din;

but our country, newly formed,

under God's own care was warmed.

Men and women, good and bad,

made us liberty's launch pad --

but today can we remain

godly freedom's true domain?

Lord of Hosts please grant us aid

in staying true and unafraid!