ABRAHAM LINCOLN, MAR. 30, 1863, NATIONAL DAY OF HUMILIATION, FASTING @ PRAYER PROCLAMATION: it is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God, to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow yet with assured hope that genuine repentence will lead to mercy and pardon, and to recognize the sublime truth, announced in the Holy scriptures and proven by all history: that those nations only are blessed whose God is the Lord.
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PRAYERS & PRESIDENTS
-Inspiring Faith from Leaders of the Past
by William J. Federer
Thank you again for joining with us in prayer for this nation. The Lord has placed a unique burden on my heart for 2014, calling forth prayer for our nation; one state at a time. We will engage in 50 days of prayer, as we lift up the government, people, needs, and special prayer concerns of each of our 50 states that comprise this great nation....ONE NATION UNDER GOD! May our Almighty Father bless you and protect you, and May God Bless America!
Pledge of Allegiance of the United States
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. Today it reads:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Section 4 of the Flag Code states:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute."