"Lord Jesus, as Thou dost move amoung people and see what men are doing today, how sore must be Thy heart. Thou whose head was cradled in straw must often reflect that straw was not as coarse as man's selfishness. Thou whose hands were spread upon a cross and fastened with nails much often reflect that nails were never so sharp as man's ingratitude. Hear us as we pray for this poor blundering world, in which the nations never seem to learn how to live as brothers. They resort again and again to methods that produce only more bitter tears, methods that only add to misery and subtract nothing from problems. Heal them that need healing, make strong the wavering, guide the perplexed, befriend the lonely, give faith and courage to those whose spirits are low. Lift up our heads, put a new light in our eyes and a new song in our hearts, and we will do better and be better for the sake of Thy love. Amen."
Rev. Peter Marshall, D.D., Chaplain of the U.S. Senate at the opening daily session of Congress, May 27, 1948:
