Jul
3
An Independence Day Prayer
Filed Under Prayer
The following prayer is taken from an old Presbyterian prayer book (yes, such things exist).
Lord God of our fathers, who hast granted unto our country freedom, and established sovereignty by the people’s will: We thank Thee for those whom Thou hast raised up for our nation, to defend our liberty, preserve our union, and maintain law and order within our borders.Ever give unto the republic wise and fearless leaders and commanders in every time of need. Enlighten and direct the multitudes whom thou has ordained in power, that their counsels may be filled with knowledge and equity, and the whole commonwealth be preserved in peace, unity, strength, and honor. Take under Thy governance and protection Thy servants, the President, the governors of the states, the lawgivers, the judges, and all who are entrusted with authority; so defending them from all evil and enriching them with all good that the people may prosper in freedom beneath an equal law, and our nation may magnify Thy name in all the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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