TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER "Almighty God, our gracious Father: in simple faith and trust we seek Thy blessing. Help us fittingly to honor our unknown soldiers who gave their all in laying sure foundations of international commenweal. Help us to keep clear the obligation we have toward all worthy soldiers, living and dead, that their sacrifices and their valor fade not from our memory. Temper our sorrow, we pray Thee, through the assurance, which came from the sweetest lips that ever uttered words, 'Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.' Be Thou our comforter. "Facing the events on the morrow, when from the work bench of the world there will be taken an unusual task, we ask Thou wilt accord exceptional judgement, foresight and tactfulness of approach to those who seek to bring about a discord, which provokes war, may disappear that there may be world tranquility. "Hear us, O Lord, as now, in obedience to the call of our President, there sounds throughout the land the national Angels calling to prayer, and we stand with bowed heads and reverent hearts in silent thanks for the valor and valorous lives and in supplication for divine mercy and blessing upon our beloved country: And upon the nations of the earth and to Thee, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, shall be ascribed all glory and honor forever. Amen." |