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."

Thursday, June 16, 2011

DAY 24 - DAILY PRAYER (LONELINESS) - JUNE 17, 2011

June 17


The Lord's Prayer 
(traditional)
Our Father, which art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come, 
thy will be done, 
in earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive them that trespass against us. 
And lead us not into temptation, 
but deliver us from evil. 
For thine is the kingdom,
the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever.
Amen.


Taken from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, 1662.
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