Almighty GOD;
we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy
holy protection, that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to
cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and
entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their
fellow citizens of the United States of America at large. And finally
that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do
justice, to love mercy and to demean ourselves with that charity,
humility and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of
The Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without whose example in
these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our
supplication, we beseech thee, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen
- George Washington -
April 30th, 1789
George Washington's prayer was adapted from his Circular Letter to the Governors of the United States
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