Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant, we beseech thee, that we and all the peoples of this land may have grace to maintain these liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
“America was based on a big promise: the Declaration of Independence.” —Robert Penn Warren https://t.co/qslSD5Wdmk pic.twitter.com/bV287OO4k9
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