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Guest Chaplain: Rabbi Maynard C. Hyman, Congregation Adas Yeshurun, Augusta, Georgia
Date of Prayer: 8 February 1966
Sponsor: Sen. Herman Talmadge (D-GA)
Date of Prayer: 8 February 1966
Sponsor: Sen. Herman Talmadge (D-GA)
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Our Father in Heaven, Creator of the Universe, on this third day of the week we are reminded of Thy divine words recorded in the first chapter of the Book of Genesis. Twice was the third day of creation singled out and blessed with the words, “And God saw that it was good.” (Genesis 1:12 part) | |
That day we are told merited such distinction because it represented not only creation but also unity. This teaches us the divine lesson that true goodness and creativity can only come about when the elements of unity and peace shall reign supreme. | |
O Lord, prosper the hands of our Nation’s leaders who carry on Thy great work deliberating for the purpose of beneficial creativity and in the interest of unity and peace. | |
Bless, O Heavenly Father, all the people of our country. In our relations with one another, may we ever remember that we are all Thy children equally dependent upon Thee. Bring us together into an everlasting bond, regardless of color, race, or creed, so that we may best work for the welfare of all mankind. | |
Hasten the day when the millennial hope of universal peace will prevail throughout the world with justice and freedom for all people. Amen. |
This prayer of the guest chaplain was offered near the beginning of the second session of the 89th US Congress. The source images of the prayer were copied by Howard Mortman and shared via his @CongressRabbi Twitter account. All credit to Howard Mortman for his research in digging up this prayer. Unfortunately, neither the source images nor his tweets provide an exact citation reference to the volume, issue, and page number of the Congressional Record in which the prayer was published. If you know, leave a comment, or contact us.
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