The White House says National Day of Prayer honors faith
Key points
- Honors America's tradition of prayer and faith
- Calls for national prayer and rededication on May 17
TL;DR
- The White House honors America's tradition of prayer, faith, and trust in Almighty God on the National Day of Prayer.
- It traces that tradition from ancient civilization and medieval Europe through the Founders, the Second Continental Congress, the Declaration of Independence, and Yorktown.
- The White House says thousands will gather on May 17 on the National Mall to rededicate the United States as One Nation Under God.
- It encourages Americans to pray in houses of worship, workplaces, schools, and homes and cites Psalm 96.
Original text
This National Day of Prayer, we honor America’s enduring tradition of prayer, faith, and trust in Almighty God. And as we celebrate 250 glorious years of American independence, we pledge to never forget the countless blessings God has bestowed upon our people and our country. From the cradles of civilization in the ancient world to the Christian empires of medieval Europe and the miraculous founding of our own Nation...
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