Any time God Bless America is performed, it should include the introductory verse. As powerful today as when first written, and adds much more meaning to the song:
As the storm clouds gather far across the sea
Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer
God bless America...
He didn’t sing “God Bless America.” He sang America the beautiful