Save us from violence, discord and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitude brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues.
Endow with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in Thy name we entrust the authority of government, that through obedience to Thy law, we may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth.
In time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our Trust in Thee to fail; all of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.”
President Thomas Jefferson is said to have recited this prayer each day of is eight years of the Presidency, and every day thereafter until his death.
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