"God __ America" (patriotic song) (5)

I believe the answer is:

bless

(Other definitions for bless that I've seen before include "set aside for holy purpose?" , "Call God's favour upon" , "Endow; praise" , "Call on God to favour" , "Sanctify" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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