Misty loaned me John Adams and I am finally finishing it. This was President Adams' 'dedicatory prayer' upon the new Capitol and city of Washington, D.C.
"It would be unbecoming the representation of this nation to assemble for the first time in this solemn temple without looking up to the Supreme Ruler of the universe and imploring his blessing.
May this territory be the residence of virtue and happiness. In this city may that piety and virtue, that wisdom and magnanimity, that constancy and self-government which adorned the great character whose name it bears be forever held in veneration! Here and throughout our country, may simple manners, pure morals and true religion flourish forever!"
2 comments:
Wow! That's interesting.
I just sent it out as an email to everyone
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