| Edmund Clarence Stedman, ed. (1833–1908). An American Anthology, 1787–1900. 1900. |
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| 1215. America to England |
| | | By George Edward Woodberry |
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| MOTHER of nations, of them eldest we, | |
| Well is it found, and happy for the state, | |
| When that which makes men proud first makest them great, | |
| And such our fortune is who sprang from thee, | |
| And brought to this new land from over sea | 5 |
| The faith that can with every household mate, | |
| And freedom whereof law is magistrate, | |
| And thoughts that make men brave, and leave them free. | |
| O Mother of our faith, our law, our lore, | |
| What shall we answer thee if thou shouldst ask | 10 |
| How this fair birthright doth in us increase? | |
| There is no home but Christ is at the door; | |
| Freely our toiling millions choose life’s task; | |
| Justice we love, and next to justice peace. | |
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