Invocation

Invocation: General #3

Almighty God! On this day, created of you, we humbly invoke your Presence among us; to fill our souls with rejoicing at the freedoms we so often take for granted; to comfort us with Your peace; and to remind us of the sacrifices our Compatriots have made that we might be "one nation under God." This day, dear God, be among us; bless and guide us. May God bless the SAR! And may God bless America!


Benediction: Adjournment Of Meeting

Almighty God! As we adjourn this meeting, we do so in a spirit of camaraderie and respect. Respect for one another; respect for America and her leaders; respect for the Sons of the American Revolution and those goals for which she stands; and. above all, with a deep humility and desire for your love and care to keep us safe. Guard our nation, O God. Guard our travels back home this day. May God bless the SAR! And may God bless America!



George Washington's Prayer for the United States of America

Almighty GOD; we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection, that thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States of America at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of The Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech thee, through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen

---George Washington, April 30th, 1789