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It is to You, O Lord, that we return with praise and thanksgiving, for You have blessed us beyond measure in these United States. Your Word and Your ways were in the hearts and deeds of our Founding Fathers, and we have seen Your guiding hand throughout our history. Never has a nation been more blessed, Merciful Father, and we offer our praise and adoration for your mercy and loving kindness.

And may it continue to be so, O Lord, for the sake of Your children, for vicious is the enemy and relentless is his pursuit for the hearts and minds of the people. We call upon the Power of God to guide and guard us in the days ahead, for the very soul of our beloved land is in danger. Stay the hand of the enemy, O Lord ... thwart every plan and silence every tongue and confuse every deed that would mislead the people. May the Holy Spirit open the hearts and the eyes of the people, that we would see that the enemy is at the gate ... cause us to close the door on evil intent by electing candidates whose agenda reveals a love of God and country, who are totally committed to the protection of our people, whose authority of office will inspire and encourage, where life is sacred and treasures and talents are for the betterment of freedom-loving people everywhere.

Strike down, Merciful Father, those institutions and alliances that would bring us disaster ... that would weaken rather than strengthen. Let Your voice be heard above the din of doom and despair ... speak to our hearts, that we might be obedient and choose those to be in authority over us who would rule righteously and well.

Kingdoms rise and fall at Your command, O God ... may Your mercy fall upon us that we not lose favor in Your sight. In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ we pray, Amen ...