Here’s
a prayer written for American Independence Day by Elizabeth Kaeton.
Independence Day Prayer
O
Lord our Governor,
bless
the leaders of our land,
that
we may be a people at peace among ourselves
and
a blessing to other nations of the earth.
Lord, keep this nation under your care.
To the President and members of the cabinet,
Lord, keep this nation under your care.
To the President and members of the cabinet,
to
Governors of states, Mayors of cities,
and
to all in administrative authority,
grant
wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To Senators and Representatives,
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To Senators and Representatives,
and
those who make our laws in states, cities, and towns,
give
courage, wisdom, and foresight
to
provide for the needs of all our people,
and
to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To Judges and officers of our courts,
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To Judges and officers of our courts,
give
understanding and integrity,
that
human rights may be safeguarded and justice served.
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength
Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength
and
to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens,
that
they may elect trustworthy leaders
and
make wise decisions for the well-being of our society;
that
we may serve you faithfully in our generation
and
honor your holy Name.
For yours is the kingdom, O Lord,
For yours is the kingdom, O Lord,
and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.
~ posted by Elizabeth Kaeton, on Telling Secrets. http://telling-secrets.blogspot.ca/
It’s part of a longer Service
of Lessons and Hymns for Independence Day.
http://telling-secrets.blogspot.ca/2010/06/service-of-lessons-and-hymns-for.html
