Rabbi Hyman Judah Schachtel, Congregation Beth Israel Houston Prayer, Pres Johnson Inauguration 1965

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Prayer by Rabbi Hyman Judah Schachtel, Congregation Beth Israel (Houston, Texas) .. President Johnson Inauguration 1965
Almighty God, we thank Thee for this inaugural, the living historic witness to our faith in Thee and to the choice and actions of a free people. Here at the Capitol of our Nation, the very sight of which exalts our hearts and awakens thrilling memories of the preeminent men of our resplendent past, we pray for Thy blessings upon our beloved President, the Vice President, and those associated with them in the sacred trust of leadership.
As Lyndon Baines Johnson and Hubert Horatio Humphrey each places his hand on the Bible to take his oath of office, let them know and let us feel that the hands of all of us join theirs in this symbolic avowal that Thou art supreme and Thy Holy Word our eternal challenge.

We ask for no miracles beyond the miracle which is always with us, if we will only use it, the power of love to transform foes into friends, slaves into free-men, the curse of war and poverty into the benediction of concord and plenty.

May this inauguration mark. O Lord, the renewal of a people unafraid of the tasks of greatness, a turning point in American history when we move closer to the realization of President Johnson’s dream of a better life for every citizen, and of uniting with all who are dedicated to the continuance of humanity’s immemorial, heroic journey toward freedom and prosperity, justice, and peace. Amen.