Our Father in Heaven,
we lift our hearts unto Thee in prayer.
In the past century, we have uncovered
the veiled secrets of our universe.
We have unlocked the treasure chest
of vital scientific knowledge.
We have learned to span continents;
we are conquering outer space.

Universal Supreme Father,
we pray that we can, as well,
span a bridge uniting all citizens of this our great land—
uniting them in true equality and brotherhood.
Assembled in this huge auditorium
are ordinary people with an extraordinary purpose,
to guide and lead the destiny of this land.

O, Lord, we pray,
grant to them not tasks equal to their powers;
but powers equal to their tasks.
May your spirit dwell richly in them.
Inspire them to labor zealously and unflinchingly
for the perpetuation of the American way of life,
so that equality of opportunity may be assured
for all who live under the blessed banner
of the Stars and Stripes.

King of kings,
bless the President of the United States.
Shield him from illness and peril.
Grant to him
and all the constituted officers of our Government,
loving hearts and faithful hands
that their work might go forward.

Enable us
and liberty-loving men the world over
to witness the fulfillment of the vision of Thy prophets,
“Nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall men learn war anymore.” (Isaiah 2:4, Micah 4:3)
And to this do we say, Amen.