Memorial Day Chaplain's Prayer

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These gifts we treasure, knowing they are ours because </B></div> <div> <B>of the valor of these fallen heroes and those at eternal </B></div> <div> <B>rest throughout our nation and the free world. O God </B></div> <div> <B>help us to be good stewards of our inheritance.</B></div> <div> <B> </B></div> <div> <B>"We also lift our prayers on behalf of our nation's men </B></div> <div> <B>and women who have pledged their lives to defend our values against the evils of terrorism. Give them courage, perseverance and moral clarity in the midst of a complex and dangerous environment. Protect them by your </B></div> <div> <B>might, great God our King. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>"We ask you to console and strengthen those who </B></div> <div> <B>mourn the loss of their loved one. May this memorial service be an appropriate tribute to honor the valor and </B></div> <div> <B>the sacrifices made by these and by all generations of Americans. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>"We ask your divine blessings be upon your servant, </B></div> <div> <B>our commander-in-chief, George W. Bush. Through </B></div> <div> <B>his leadership and the leadership of those who serve </B></div> <div> <B>with him, guide this one nation under God in clear </B></div> <div> <B>paths toward liberty and justice for all. </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>"We pray for peace in the gentle name of the Prince of Peace. We pray for victory and security in the mighty </B></div> <div> <B>name of the Lord of Hosts. And we pray for personal </B></div> <div> <B>and national redemption in the gracious name of our Redeemer and our Savior, Amen."</B></div> </td> </tr></table></body>