Almighty and everlasting God, who in your grace established our nation through the faith and trust of generations before us; we praise you for your gracious guidance and bountiful providence which brought our nation into existence. You who gives strength for the rising of nations, righteousness for their endurance, and judgments that promote good over evil, embrace us with your love in Jesus Christ and cleanse our hearts of all evil.
O God, without whom no nation can dwell securely; arm us with the weapons of the Spirit to fight falsehood with truth and half-gods with living faith. Keep us from contentment that stifles the voice of duty. Arouse us from ease which is deaf to the cries of the poor, the homeless, and the downtrodden. May our trust in our Savior enliven us to live lives of courage to follow in his footsteps as his disciples. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.
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