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The FiFTy-SevenTh PreSidenTial inauguraTion

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1The FiFTy-sevenTh inaugural Prayer service

carillon PreludeDr. Edward M. Nassor

Carillonneur, Washington National CathedralLet Freedom Ring Suite Edward Lee Cobb (b. 1963)

America the Beautiful–This Land is Your Land–The Star-Spangled Banner–Let Freedom RingTribute to Copland John Courter (1941–2010)

Washington’s March No. 1 Anonymous American, arr. Frank P. Law (1917–1985)

The President’s March Philip Phile (c. 1734–1793); arr. Milford Myhre (b. 1931)

Washington’s March No. 3 Anonymous American; arr. William De Turk (b. 1945)

National Hymn George William Warren (1828–1902); arr. Edward M. Nassor (b. 1957)

Mine eyes have seen the glory Julia Ward Howe (1819–1910); arr. Leen ‘t Hart (1920–1992)

God Bless America Irving Berlin (1888–1989) arr. F.P. Law

organ PreludeBenjamin Straley

Assistant Organist, Washington National CathedralOrgan Sonata in A major, Op. 65 No.3 Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)

I. Con moto maestosoII. Andante tranquillo

Prelude & Fugue in D major, BWV 532 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

Selected Movements from “Water Music” George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)

Pièce d’Orgue, BWV 572 J.S. Bach

Crown Imperial William Walton (1902–1983); arr. Herbert Murrill (1909–1952)

braSS PreludeThe Brass Ensemble of

“The President’s Own” United States Marine BandColonel Michael J. Colburn, Director

Fanfare for the Common Man Aaron Copland (1900–1990)

“O Magnum Mysterium” Morten Lauridsen (b. 1943)

Ite, missa est Brian Balmages (b. 1975)Birth–Life–Death–Resurrection

choral PreludeWashington Performing Arts Society Children of the Gospel Choir

Stanley Thurston, Artistic DirectorMichele Fowlin, Music Director

Way over in Beulah Lan’ Traditional Spiritual; arr. Stacey V. Gibbs (b. 1962)Even Me William Bradbury (1816–1868); arr. Michael Reid (b. 1958)

2 The FiFTy-sevenTh inaugural Prayer service

inTroiTThe Cathedral Choir

Canon Michael McCarthy, DirectorPrayer of St. Patrick Michael McCarthy (b. 1966)

God be with me, God within me, God behind me, God before me, God beside me, God to win me, God to comfort and restore me.

God beneath me, God above me, God in quiet, God in danger, God in hearts of all that love me, God in mouth of friend and stranger.

hymn Sung by all.For the healing of the nations Cwm Rhondda


WelcomeThe Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde

Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Washington

The Very Reverend Gary HallDean, Washington National Cathedral

oPening acclamaTionThe Reverend Dr. Sharon E. Watkins

General Minister and President, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada

Dr. Watkins God be merciful unto us, and bless us.People Shine the light of your glory upon us, and be merciful to us;Dr. Watkins That your ways may be known upon earth,People Your saving health among all nations.Dr. Watkins Let the people praise you, O God:People Let all the people praise you.Dr. Watkins Blessed be the One, holy and living God.People Glory to God for ever and ever.

a Prayer For The dayThe Reverend Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner

Co-Chair, National African American Clergy Network

Dr. Williams-Skinner Look graciously, Mighty God, upon this land. Where it is in pride, subdue it. Where it is in need, supply it. Where it is in error, rectify it. Where it is in default, restore it. And where it holds to that which is just and compassionate, support it. In your holy Name we pray.

All Amen.


The naTional anThem Sung by all.The Star-Spangled Banner National Anthem


The people are seated.

The FirST reading Isaiah 55:6–11The Reverend Elder Nancy L. Wilson

Moderator, Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches

Seek the Lord while he wills to be found; call upon him when he draws near. Let the wicked forsake their ways and the evil ones their thoughts; and let them turn to the Lord, and he will have compassion, and to our God, for he will richly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as rain and snow fall from the heavens and return not again, but water the earth, bringing forth life and giving growth, seed for sowing and bread for eating, so is my word that goes forth from my mouth; it will not return to me empty; but it will accomplish that which I have purposed, and prosper in that for which I sent it.

Elder Wilson The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

PSalm 116:4–12Rabbi Julie Schonfeld

Executive Vice President, Rabbinical Assembly

Rabbi Schonfeld Gracious is the Lord and righteous;People our God is full of compassion.Rabbi Schonfeld The Lord watches over the innocent;People I was brought very low, and he helped me.Rabbi Schonfeld Turn again to your rest, O my soul,People for the Lord has treated you well.Rabbi Schonfeld For you have rescued my life from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.People I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.Rabbi Schonfeld I believed, even when I said, “I have been brought very low.”People In my distress I said, “No one can be trusted.”Rabbi Schonfeld How shall I repay the Lord for all the good things he has done for me?People I will lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the Name of the Lord.Rabbi Schonfeld I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.


anThem Sung by the Cathedral Choir.For the beauty of the earth John Rutter (b. 1945)

For the beauty of the earth,for the beauty of the skies,for the love which from our birthover and around us lies,Lord of all, to thee we raise this our joyful hymn of praise.

For the beauty of each hourof the day and of the night,hill and vale, and tree and flower,sun and moon, and stars of light.Lord of all, to thee we raise this our joyful hymn of praise.

For the joy of human love,brother, sister, parent, child,friends on earth, and friends above,for all gentle thoughts and mild,Lord of all, to thee we raise this our joyful hymn of praise.

For each perfect gift of thineto our race so freely given,graces human and divine,flowers of earth and buds of heaven,Lord of all, to thee we raise this our joyful hymn of praise.

Folliot Sandford Pierpoint (1835–1917)

inviTaTion To PrayerCantor Mikhail Manevich

Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, District of ColumbiaSh’ma Yisrael – Hear, O Israel Deuteronomy 6:4–9

Translated from Hebrew: Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One. Blessed be the Name of his glorious kingdom for ever and ever. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be in your heart. And you shall teach them diligently to your children, and you shall speak of them when you sit at home, and when you walk along the way, and when you lie down and when you rise up. And you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes. And you shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.


The people stand.

PrayerS For ThoSe Who governThe Reverend Dr. Leith Anderson

President, National Association of Evangelicals

Dr. Anderson Faithful God: accept the fervent prayers of all your people. In the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O Lover of Souls. Let us pray for those charged with the governance of our nation.

Kathryn LohrePresident, National Council of Churches

Ms. Lohre Strengthen the hearts of our President, Barack, and our Vice President, Joseph. Make them bold for the work you have set before them. Grant them wisdom to discern your will and to consider your word among the counsels they receive. Uphold them, that they may discharge their duties in the full light of divine grace. Keep this nation under your care.

People Guide us in the way of justice and truth.

Ms. Lohre Give courage to the Senators and Members of the House of Representatives to hear the people’s voice and to provide for the common good. Give them the vision to care for your creation. Lead them to willingly fulfill our obligations and responsibilities in the community of nations. Keep this nation under your care.

People Guide us in the way of justice and truth.

Ms. Lohre Stir up the passion and reverence of the Justices of the Supreme Court for the rule of law and the way of justice. Fill their deliberations with insight and their judgments with integrity, as they act to secure human rights and the flourishing of responsible freedom. Keep this nation under your care.

People Guide us in the way of justice and truth.Imam Mohamed Magid

President, Islamic Society of North America

Imam Magid Guide, we beseech you, O Lord, all those to whom we commit the government of this nation. Give them the discernment and self-control necessary to our time. May they consider all questions calmly, negotiate sincerely, and act wisely and promptly in all things. Give them the desire to uphold the right, abhorring the wrong and performing that which is just so that in all things, your will may be done. Let us pray to the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.The people are seated.

The Second reading II Corinthians 4:6–10His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington, District of Columbia

It is God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies.

Cardinal Wuerl The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.


anThem Sung by the Children of the Gospel Choir.Determined to Go On Patrick Lundy (b. 1967)

To go on; I’m determined; yes I am, to go on.Whatever comes my way; I’ll trust you and obey.For I am determined, yes, I am, to go on.

I’m pressing on, the upward way; New heights I’m gaining each and every day.

Determined, I will make it. Determined, I will take it.The race is not given to the swift, nor to the strong;But to the one who endureth, ’til the very end.

Might not be able to feel it, nor even see it;Walk by faith, not by sight.

It’s mine, mine, my healingIt’s mine, mine, my deliveranceIt’s mine, mine, my breakthroughIt’s mine, mine, my blessing

Say Yes! I believe it.Say Yes! I receive it.

For I am determined yes, I am, to go on.

inviTaTion To PrayerDr. Abdullah M. Khouj

President and Imam, Islamic Center, Washington, District of ColumbiaAdhaan – The Call to Prayer Traditional

Translated from Arabic: Allah is the greatest. I bear witness that there is no diety but Allah. I bear witness that Muhammed is the messenger of Allah. Come to prayer. Come to your good. Allah is the greatest. There is no deity but Allah.


The people stand.

PrayerS For ThoSe Who ServeSapreet Kaur

National Executive Director, The Sikh Coalition

Ms. Kaur God of compassion: be near to all who call upon your name in the course of daily life, work, and service. You call and gift us for work that brings us joy and embodies concern for our neighbors. Make us glad and grateful for the strength to serve you and our neighbor. Let us pray for those who, through any form of service, offer themselves in devotion to our nation.

The Reverend Charles Jenkins IISenior Pastor, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois

Rev. Jenkins Almighty God, we commend to your care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Grant them a sense of your abiding presence: strengthen them in every trial and temptation, defend them in places of danger and peril; sustain them in their courage and dedication. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;

People That our works may find favor in your sight.

Rev. Jenkins God of all creation: we pray for all who work in places of danger: who rush in to bring help and comfort; who offer hope when others flee to safety. Keep them under your watchful eye; that they may continue to save lives, ease pain, and by their presence mend the torn fabric of lives and social order. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;

People That our works may find favor in your sight.

Rev. Jenkins Almighty God: bless your people who govern in every place. Instill the leaders of states and school boards, counties and cities, courts and agencies with a disposition to use their authority for the betterment of all the people of this nation. Give us grace to do your will in all that we undertake;

People That our works may find favor in your sight.Dr. Stephen F. Schneck

Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic Studies, Catholic University of America

Dr. Schneck Give to all the people of our land, O God, the desire to serve you in their life and vocation. May your presence be manifest in all that we say and do. Weave together the work of every hand and the commitment of every heart: for we recognize our interdependence, our responsibilities to one another, and the mutuality of our destiny. Let us pray to the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.


The Third reading Matthew 5:13–16The Reverend Gabriel Salguero

President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition

Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”

Rev. Salguero The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.


inviTaTion To PrayerAllison Mondel

Cantor, Washington National CathedralNunc gaudeant Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179)

Translated from Latin: Now let the maternal heart of the Church rejoice, for in celestial harmony her children are gathered into her bosom.

The people stand.

PrayerS For The PeoPleRabbi Sharon Brous

Founding Rabbi, IKAR Jewish Community

Rabbi Brous God of love: you challenge us to widen the boundaries of our hearts. You know us better than we know ourselves: the distinctions we make, the favoritism we practice, the ways we live as impediments to your mercy. By your transforming word of love, give depth to our faith; that our actions may witness to the wideness of your mercy. Let us pray that you would come among us as presence, as light, as life.

The Reverend Dr. Serene JonesPresident of the Faculty, Union Theological Seminary, New York, New York

Dr. Jones Challenge us, O God: that even as we love our own country, you would have us develop a global perspective. In your eyes, the world is our neighborhood. Grant us every necessary grace to love our neighbors as ourselves. Open our eyes to see the life-giving and the good in every person and every place. As neighbors become friends, may we work to restore the wonder of the world you have made. Bless all whose lives are closely linked with ours;

People That we may love one another as you love us.

Dr. Jones Cause us to “put our bodies and souls in motion” in the spirit of our brother Martin on behalf of the poor and disenfranchised, the worn and the weary, the bruised and the afflicted. Renew our capacity for mercy; fashion in us a dream for our time, powerful enough to transform the lives of all those whom you love; for the well-being of all you have made. Bless all those whose lives are closely linked with ours;

People That we may love one another as you love us.

Dr. Jones Call us to join the artists and artisans, the preachers and the prophets, the laborers and the belabored who hold aloft the lamp of your truth in a world too willing to settle for darkness. Give us such a heart for the newness you would bring that all lesser things will fail to satisfy. Bless those whose lives are closely linked with ours;

People That we may love one another as you love us.His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America

Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America and Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Archbishop Demetrios Open our hearts, God of all, to pray for those who will this day face any great decision, for all who will engage in settling the affairs of peoples and of nations, for all who mold public opinion in our time, for all who write what others will read. Send us forth to work another day, surrounded by your lovingkindness, pledged to faithful service, standing in your strength and not our own. As former things pass away, O God, make all things new. Let us pray to the Lord.

People Thanks be to God.


hymn Sung by all.Come, thou fount of every blessing Nettleton

The people are seated at the invitation of the preacher.

The SermonThe Reverend Adam Hamilton

Senior Pastor, United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, Kansas


anThemDr. Wintley Phipps

President and Chief Executive Officer, US Dream AcademyI believe Ervin Drake/Irvin Graham/Jimmy Shirl/Al Stillman

I believe for every drop of rain that falls a flower grows.I believe that somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows.I believe for everyone who goes astray someone will come to show the way.I believe, I believe.

I believe above the storm the smallest prayer will still be heard.I believe that someone in the great somewhere hears every word.Every time I hear a newborn baby cry, or touch a leaf, or see the sky, then I know why I believe!

The people stand.

a Prayer For The naTionThe Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori

Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church

Bishop Jefferts Schori Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage.Make us always remember your generosity and constantly do your will.Bless our land with honest industry and an honorable way of life.Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.Make us who come from many nations with many different languages a united people.Defend our liberties and give those whom we have entrusted with the authority of government the spirit of wisdom, that there might be justice and peace in our land.When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful, and in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail.In your holy Name we pray.

People Amen.

The lord’S Prayer

The Reverend Kirbyjon CaldwellSenior Pastor, Windsor Village United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas

Rev. Caldwell As we join our prayers with those of people across the nation, so we say, each in our own language, the prayer that Jesus has taught us,

All Our Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be thy Name,thy kingdom come,thy will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread.And forgive us our trespasses,as we forgive thosewho trespass against us.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom,and the power, and the glory,for ever and ever. Amen.


hymnAmerica, the Beautiful Materna; arr. M. McCarthy

Sung by the Cathedral Choir.

O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain,for purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain!

America! America!God shed his grace on thee,

and crown thy good with brotherhoodfrom sea to shining sea.

O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife,who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!

America! America!God mend thine every flaw,

confirm thy soul in self-control,thy liberty in law.

Sung by all.


bleSSing

Laila MuhammadFounder and Executive Director, Ash-Shamsiyyah/The Umbrella Family Service, Chicago, Illinois

Rabbi Rick JacobsPresident, Union for Reform Judaism, New York, New York

Ms. Muhammad The Lord bless you and keep you.Rabbi Jacobs The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you.Ms. Muhammad The Lord lift up his countenance upon youRabbi Jacobs and give you peace.All Amen.

Sending ForThThe Reverend Dr. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock

Senior Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Warnock closes the service in the tradition and in spirit of Dr. King.

Dr. Warnock And I dreamed a dream. I saw a land. And on the hills walked men and women, boys and girls, hand in hand. They were diverse in backgrounds, variegated in their humanity. They looked into each other’s eyes, and they were not afraid. And I said to the one standing beside me, “What is this?” And he said, “It exists already in the hearts of those who have the courage to believe and struggle.” And so I asked, “When is this?” And he said “When we learn the simple art of loving one another as sisters and brothers.”

For as your servant Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said—from this very pulpit on the last Sunday sermon of his life—“We must all learn to live together as brothers and sisters or we will all perish together as fools.”

Let us recommit ourselves this day to one another and to the work of building together the beloved community. May God transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of the human family. And through us may all the families of the earth be blessed. To God who loves us into freedom and frees us into loving, we offer this prayer.

People Amen.


hymnGreat is thy faithfulness Faithfulness


braSS PoSTludeVoluntary on “Old Hundredth” Henry Purcell (1659–1695); trans. John Corley (1919–2000)“Where is Such a Wonderful People” Johannes Brahms (1833–1897); arr. Fred W. Teuber (b. 1929)

Please remain seated as the President and Vice President depart.

The Washington Ringing Society will attempt a quarter-peal at the close of the service.The bells may best be heard from the Cathedral grounds.


ParTiciPanTS(in order of participation)

The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde BishopEpiscopal Diocese of Washington

The Very Reverend Gary Hall DeanWashington National Cathedral

The Reverend Dr. Sharon E. Watkins General Minister and PresidentChristian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada

The Reverend Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner Co-ChairNational African American Clergy Network

The Reverend Elder Nancy L. Wilson ModeratorUniversal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches

Rabbi Julie Schonfeld Executive Vice PresidentRabbinical Assembly

The Reverend Dr. Leith Anderson PresidentNational Association of Evangelicals

Kathryn Lohre PresidentNational Council of Churches

Imam Mohamed Magid PresidentIslamic Society of North America

His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl Roman Catholic Archbishop of WashingtonDistrict of Columbia

Sapreet Kaur National Executive DirectorThe Sikh Coalition

The Reverend Charles Jenkins II Senior PastorFellowship Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Stephen F. Schneck Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Catholic StudiesCatholic University of America

The Reverend Gabriel Salguero PresidentNational Latino Evangelical Coalition

Rabbi Sharon Brous Founding RabbiIKAR Jewish Community

The Reverend Dr. Serene Jones President of the FacultyUnion Theological Seminary, New York, New York

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Americaand Exarch of the Ecumenical Patriarchate

The Reverend Adam Hamilton Senior PastorUnited Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, Kansas

The Most Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori Presiding Bishop and PrimateThe Episcopal Church


The Reverend Kirbyjon Caldwell Senior PastorWindsor Village United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas

Laila Muhammad Founder and Executive DirectorAsh-Shamsiyyah/The Umbrella Family Service, Chicago, Illinois

Rabbi Rick Jacobs PresidentUnion for Reform Judaism, New York, New York

The Reverend Dr. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock Senior PastorEbenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia

muSicianS The Brass Ensemble of“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

Colonel Michael J. Colburn, Director

Washington Performing Arts Society Children of the Gospel ChoirStanley Thurston, Artistic Director

Michele Fowlin, Music DirectorBrandon Felder, Piano

Rick Slye, Percussion

Dr. Wintley PhippsPresident and Chief Executive Officer, US Dream Academy

Cantor Mikhail ManevichWashington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, District of Columbia

Dr. Abdullah M. KhoujDirector and Imam, Islamic Center, Washington, District of Columbia

Allison MondelCantor, Washington National Cathedral

The Cathedral Choir

Canon Michael McCarthyDirector of Music, Washington National Cathedral

Dr. Edward M. NassorCarillonneur, Washington National Cathedral

Christopher BettsOrganist, Washington National Cathedral

Benjamin StraleyAssistant Organist, Washington National Cathedral

The Washington Ringing SocietyQuilla Roth, Ringing Master

ThoSe in ProceSSion The Clergy of the Cathedral & Episcopal Church House

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For the healing of the nationsWords: Fred Kaan (b. 1965); paraphrase of Revelation 21:1–22:5. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709283. Music: Cwm Rhondda, John Hughes (1873–1932). Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709283.

A Prayer for the DayFrom The United Methodist Book of Worship © 1992 The United Methodist Publishing House. (Attributed to the Church of Pakistan). All rights reserved. Used by permission.

The Star-Spangled BannerWords: Francis Scott Key (1779–1843). Public Domain.Music: National Anthem, John Stafford Smith (1750–1836). Public Domain.

The First ReadingCanticle 10: The Second Song of Isaiah from The Book of Common Prayer © 1979 Church Publishing, Inc. Used by permission.

Prayers for the Those who GovernFinal prayer inspired by “Joy in Our Job” found on page 134 of A Lutheran Prayer Book © 1960 Fortress Press.

The Second and Third ReadingsFrom New Revised Standard Version of The Bible.

Prayers for Those who ServePetition for military service adapted from The Book of Common Prayer © 1979 Church Publishing, Inc. Used by permission. Petition for first responders adapted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship © 2006 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, admin. Augsburg Fortress. Reproduced by permission. Final prayer inspired by Letter from the Birmingham City Jail by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Prayers for the PeoplePetitions inspired by the sermons and writings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotation from Dr. King’s sermon at Washington National Cathedral Sunday, March 31, 1968. Final prayer adapted from a prayer by John Baillie (1886–1960) found on page 365 of The Oxford Book of Prayer © 1985 Oxford University Press. Permission requested.

Come, thou fount of every blessingWords: Robert Robinson (1735–1790), alt. Public Domain.Music: Nettleton, melody from A Repository of Sacred Music, Part II, 1813. Public Domain.

America, the BeautifulWords: Katherine Lee Bates (1859–1929), alt. Public Domain.Music: Materna, Samuel Augustus Ward (1848–1903). Public Domain.

A Prayer for the NationReprinted by permission from Book of Common Worship Daily Prayer, © 1993 Westminster/John Knox Press.

Great is thy faithfulnessWords: Thomas O. Chisholm (1866–1960). © 1923. Renewal 1951 Hope Publishing Co. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709283.Music: Faithfulness, William M. Runyan (1870–1957). © 1923. Renewal 1951 Hope Publishing Co. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-709283.

Sending ForthThe Reverend Dr. Raphael Gamaliel Warnock.

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