Gerald R. Ford, Proclamation 4379: National Day of Prayer… (1975)
“ But material progress and human achievement often beckon mankind away from the spiritual virtues.As we prepare to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of our Nation, it is my fervent hope that Americans will not forget that it was prayer that helped to forge our freedoms and foster our liberties. ”
Gerald R. Ford, Proclamation 4379: National Day of Prayer… (1975)
“ Let us ask for the strength to meet the challenges that face our Nation. Let us give thanks to God for the many blessings granted to America throughout these two centuries. And let us express the hope that our lives may continue to be enriched by the grace of our Maker. ”
Gerald R. Ford, Proclamation 4379: National Day of Prayer… (1975)
“ Let us now pray-as we have done throughout our history, and as the Congress has requested (66 Stat. 64) -for the wisdom to continue the American pilgrimage, striving toward a nobler existence for all humanity. ”
