Wednesday, January 6, 2021

In This Time Of Testing

 

"Except the Lord builds the house, they labor
in vain who build it; except the Lord keep the city,
the watch
man wakes but in vain."
Psalm 27:1



We thank Thee, O Lord, that this land is still governed by

the people's representatives.  Let the democratic processes be 

seen at their best in this time of testing.

As these chosen men (and women) discharge their duties,

guide them, O God, in the decisions they must make today.

Give them the grace of humility, and shed now

 Thy guiding light into every mind.

Break down every will that is stubbornly set

against Thine or that has ignored Thee.

May what is done be so clearly right

that it needs no incendiary justification.

Soothe our still-smoldering hearts and minds

with the spirit of forgiveness.

Let us be swayed not by emotion or ambition

but by calm conviction.

This we ask in Jesus' name. Amen.


Reverend Peter Marshall Sr.
(1902-1949)

Opening prayer spoken over Congress by the Reverend Peter Marshall Sr.,
twice-appointed Chaplain of the US Senate, on June 23, 1947.




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