God of All Creation,
in wonder and awe we thank You
for your abundant gifts and blessings.
May we put those gifts and blessings
into service to You and to each other, O Holy One.
Make us a generous, enlightened nation
devoted to liberty and justice for all
regardless of race, creed, or origin.
May we never misuse our liberty to hurt others,
or to treat anything in your creation with contempt.
May we remember our country's independence
is only possible through shared toil,
shared sacrifice,
and shared burdens.
May we rededicate ourselves to our common life,
and renew our common bonds,
the knitting together of many nations
into one country, O God Our Shepherd.
May we always seek to strengthen the bonds of union,
and work for true justice and peace,
established upon the solid rock
of sacrifice, responsibility, integrity, and wisdom.
May we care for each other
with compassion and generosity of spirit.
Place the hand of your guidance upon us, Lord,
and grant us wisdom and courage
to grow in faith and lovingkindness.
Lift up the weary and the suffering by your grace,
and grant your blessing to these beloveds.
Amen.
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