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INVOCATION: Nurses Pinning Ceremony Wednesday, May 23, 1984

0 Thou who art the light of the minds that know Thee, the joy of the hearts that love Thee, the strength of the wills that serve Thee •••

Hear our thoughts, 0 God and Father of us all, as we now invoke Thy blessing on this gathering.

We are grateful for the w~mth, ·the joy and the inspiration of an evening such as this.

And we ask that Your blessing might rest upon those who receive their pins this night.

Conf}rm and blend within us •••• all high visions and noble thoughts and deep resolves that grow out of the many hours of work and study that have led to this time of high achievement.

May the sparks kindled here by wise and dedicated teachers and doctors who have shared wisdom and compassion as well as facts and methods set our hearts aflame to do Thy will ••••

To find meaning in life by serving others rather than self.

To be involved in the creative hEmling of all your children.

To make a profound difference wherever we go.

In the joy of tonight's celebration and milestone, help us, 0 God,. to feel the richness and dedication of these months of learning now coming to a close.

And help us all - nurses and doctors, teachers and administrators, loved ones and friends - to find the right mixture of the serious mind and the loving and caring heart •••• and to keep the student's approach and to remain teachable.

For we ask all of this in thy name and for thy sake. Amen

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INVOCATION: Wednesday, May 23, 1984


Grant, we beseech Thee, 0 God, thy continued blessing on this community of learning and compassion, and especially on this wonderful Pinning Ceremony and celebration,

When in the rejoicing of high achievement and hard work, we now· prepare to leave respected teachers •••• beloved friends and comleagues ••• treasured ties and familiar place~.

In the joy of tonight 1 s celebration, help us, 0 God, to feel the richness and dedication of these months of learning now coming to a close. Confirm and blend within us all high visions and noble thoughts and deep resolves that grow out of the many hours of leanning.

May the sparks kindled here by wise and dedicated teachers who have shared wisdom and compassion as well as facts set our hearts aflame to do thy will, to find meaning in life by serving others rather than self, to be involved in the creative healing of all people, to make a difference wherever we go.

Now bless those who receive their pins this night.

Help us all -nurses and doctors ••• friends and loved ones ••• to find the right mixture of a serious mind and a loving heart, to keep the student's approach and to remain teachable.

We are grateful for the warmth, the joy and the inspiration of an evening such as this.

Hear our thoughts as we invoke thy blessing on this gathering.

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BLESSING OF THE CRECHE: Thursday, December 14, 1967

As we this hour, 0 God, center our thoughts upon the coming of the Christ Child, we pray that something of His spirit may be born anew in our lives.

Bless. Confirm and strengthen within our hearts the

meaning and the message of this Holy Scene that .we. /s ~-s~GU!'.... &r-oec v.s .... By the way of Bethlehem, lead us, Lord, to newness of

life. By the beauty and the simplicity of the infant child,

renew within us a quiet trust ••• ~ the tenderness and devotion of Mary, deliver us

from hardness or heart and from an insensitivity to the needs of others •••

By the rugged patience or Joseph, save us from rash judgments and thus enable us to persevere through life's difficult moments.

By the coming of the Wise Men, keep our searching spirits from fainting

By the shining of a star, guide our feet in the path of peace and in the way of brotherhood among all peoples of the world.

Fill our lives with the Christmas lights of hope, peace, courage, and faith.

Help us to keep our lives fr0m becoming so crowded with the tinsel and glitter of life that no room is left to receive the deep and joyous tidings of this Holy Season. Touch our hearts this hour that we may depart from this place with renewed faith and strength, with peace and power at the center of our lives.

We ask this in the name of Him who was born in a stable because there was no room for Him in the Inn -even Jesus Christ, our Lord. .Alllen

ANNOUNCEMENT

This concert will proceed without announcement. after a few remarks at this point.

We are most grateful to Mr. Lyndon vvoodside, the organist and director of. this church, the members of the choir, and the narrator, Mr. John Swearingen, and the soloists:

Jane Woodside, Jenny Hudson, Me 1 vin Brown

for providing us with this evening of inspiration and beauty.

There will be an opportunity at the conclusion of the concert to greet Mr. Woodside and the soloists, choir members and narrator, in the fourth floor lounge of the church building vJhere refreshments will be served.

We welcome all of you this evening, and are grateful to your support and interest. The expenses of this concert will be met if each person present responds with two dollars or more at the time of the offering. This suggested donation on your part will be deeply appreciated by the 1'1usic Committee.

that sponsors these concerts across the year. This is the final concert of the season and patrons and sponsors are sibught for the coming season.

INVOCATION

Let Us Pray:

Almighty God, Father of our spirits; grant us at the close of this day that measure of peace and of quietness which the world .cannot give nor take away.

1,1ay no disturbing thoughts or cares destroy the beauty and inspiration of this evening hour.

May we find meaning in these moments, and thus receive strength, gain new hope, and feel the influence of things unseen.

0 God, our Father, thorn whom the generations have worshipped with concord of sweet and majestic sounds: be pleased to accept this evening of great music as a song of praise unto thee.

\<Ve ask this in thy na,me and for thy sake. Amen

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0 Thou v.rho art the light of the minds that k:loeH thee, the joy of the hearts t 11at love thee, the strength of the willws that serve thee,

Grant, we beseech Thee, th blessing on this gathering of

men and women whose lives are bound together qy a loyalty to each other,

a loyalty to the International Business Hachines, corporation

a loyalty to thee.

good fun and vJa rm fellowship Grateful we are for evenings and fun and fellowship,

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Hake our families radiant centers of joy and schools of lea ming.

For the nation 1 s sake, whose foundations are in the family, we pray for the honEs of our peo le.

We pause to honor the name 6f him who recognized the importance of eve nines like this •••

We a~e grateful for the support of the women represented in the'hornes and families present this night.

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Hear our thoughts as V>re invoke thy blessing on this gathering.

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Grant, we beseech thee, thy blessing on this gathering of business men and their wives and friends.

Bound together by a loyalty to each other, a loyalty to the firm for which they

work, a loyalty to thee.

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0 THOU who art the light of the minds that know Thee, the jqy of the hearts that love Thee, the strength of the trills that serve thee,

Grant us, 0 God, thy blessing on this gathering of business men - their wives, their friends.

1.Ve are grateful for the vrarmth, the joy, the inspiration "q-;5~

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of evenin::;s

As we come together, we vrould pause to honor the me~~ 1 the man who many years ago saw the importance of~nings (7 ~ like this, ThoMas Uatson ••• ~f ~Q~ weJd he would te to share in tJ1e fun and fellowship of this evening.

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vle are gratefulthat he saw the importance of oe-casions when words of appreciation and affection might be openly shared with the wives of the men who build and shape, mold and

·- maintain this business f-a:mHy. (f~ vc--~- ._i7( , ~~ .

tJ fj- ~ r" Kindl/e 03/~!fec~ thfl;_~~ gift~~loyal ty to the fi :rm under 1~ /~ I whosJ=n=arne {we -gather may be found lVl th1n USe ------

w. Strengthen the ties _that bind us together. ~{e our families ~j;£ . ,. radiant centers of Joy, sc.,hools of learning, and sources of

• ~stregnth for we k:J.~w that the foundations of our nation are 6f ultimately to be--round in the family.

How bless this food to O'~r uese, bless us to thy services an ever keep us mindful of the needs of others and grant unto the courage to do something about them.

In the name and spirit of Jesus Christ, v:e pray.

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AN INVOCATION

In Thy Name, 0 Merciful Lord and Redeemer of our

souls, we are gathered tonight at another annual meeting of the Council

of Churches, with the hope of renewing our loyalty to Thee, our love for

one another, and our sense of bearing witness to Thy gospel of justice,

peace and salvation.

Bless, we beseech Thee, and enable us to understand this

symposium in terms of a more meaningful concept and fulfillment of

our ministry; and as we journey through lent, this period of restraint and

temperance, do journey with us and keep our hearts aglow with Thy

presence and Thy word.

For we wish nothing more than to be able to serve Thee, Thy

people and Thy Ch.urch v1hen estrangement from Thee, and neglect of Thy

people and abandonment of the Church, constitute the order of the day.

illumine our minds, purify our hearts and guide our steps

toward Thee, 0 Crucified servant of serva.nts, for in Thee we have our

being, and to Thze we ascribe glory and ado1·ation together with Thy

Father and the Life-giving Spirit now and unto ages of ages, AMEN!

delivered by: His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos

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INVOCATION

Let Us Pray

"Almighty God, Father of our spirits and the Father of all mankind: grant us at the close of this busy day that measure of peace and inner quietness which the world carmot give nore take away.

May no distdrbing thoughts or cares destroy the beauty and the inspiration of this evening hour.

Help us to find deep meaning in these moments, and thus receive the strength, gain new hope, and feel the influence of things unseen •

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.On this night the Season of Advent~ open our ears that once again we may hear the song of. the angels,

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11Glory.to God in the highest, and on earth peace and goodwill to men"

0 God our Father - thou whom the generations have worshipping with concord of sweet and majestic sound: be pieased to accept this night of music as our gift to thee.

We ask this in the name and spirit of the Christ ·Child.

Amen"

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

One or two brief announcements here at the beginning.

TonigPt is the first in the series of special musical programs brought to you this year by the choir or· this church under the skilled direction of .. the organist and choir-director, Mr. Lyndon Woodside.

We are deeply.grateful to Mr. _Woodside, to the soloists for this evening's program., and to the . members of the choir, and to Mr. Saver at the organ console - £or providing us with this evening of inspiration. ·

:!fe_ welcome all of you and are grateful to you for your interest apd support.

There -will be' an opportunity at the conclusion of the program to greet Mr. Woodside and all participants in the third floor Fellowship Hall where thanks to the gracious efforts of-several of our ladies refreshments will be served. '

The offering which we hope will cover the expenses of the evening will be received at that point indicated in your program, and this will be done without announcement at that time.

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INVOCATION

Let Us Pray

"Almighty God, Father of our spirits and the Father of all mankind: grant us at the close of this busy day that measure of peace and inner quietness which the world cannot give norl:' take away.

1 May no disturbing thoughts or cares destroy the I beauty and the inspiration of this evening hour.

Help us to find deep meaning in these moments, and thus receive the strength, gain new hope, and feel the influence of things unseen. ;.., On this night the Season of Advent, open our ears that once again we may hear the song of the angels,

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and goodwill to men"

0 God our Father - thou whom the generations have worshipping wit~ concord of sweet and majestic sound: be pleased to accept this night of music as our gift to thee.

We ask this in the name and spirit of the Christ Child, thy gift to us.

Amen11

"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon you and give you peace, now and forever more.

Amen"

ANNOUNCEMENTS

One or two brief announcements here at the .. beginning.

Tonig¥t is the first in the series of special musical programs brought to you this year by the choir of this church under the skilled direction of the organist and choir-director, Nr. Lyndon lrloodside.

vve are deeply grateful to Mr • Lioodside, to the soloists for this evening's program, and to the members of the choir, and to Mr. Sever at the organ console - for providing us with this evening of inspiration.

we welcome all of you and are grateful to you for your interest and support.

'llie~e will be an ~~pp~rtunlty =at: the conclusion of the program to greet Mr. vvoodside and all participants in the third floor Fellowship Hall -vrhere thanks to the gracious efforts of several of our ladies refreshments -vlill be served.

The offering which we hope ~vill cover the expenses of the evening will be received at that point indicated in your program, and this will be done without announcement at that time.

AN~OUNCEMENTS:

We welcome all of you this evening, and are grateful to. you for your· interest··and support.

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There will be an opportunity at the conclusion of therprogra;m to·greet·Mr. Woodside and the soleists and members of the choir in the Community Room downstairs where refreshments will be served.

And we are most grateful to Mr. Lyndon Woodside - organist and. choir director of this,church for making this evening possible. And also a word of appreciation and acknowledgement to the soloists and members of the choir.

The concert will proceed vrithout announcement from ~his point on. We might add that applause is not out of place in the sanctuary should you feel led in that direction.

n.HTOCATION: Let Us Pray

. Almighty God, Father of our spl~its;·. grant us at the close of this busy that measure of peace and of quietness which the world cannot give nor take away.

· Hay no disturbing thoughts or aares destroy the beauty and inspiration of this evening hour.

Hay we find meaning in these moments. in thy sanctuary, and thus receive new· strength, gain ne1.f hope and feel the influence of things unseen.

0 God, our Father, thou whom the generations have worshipped with concord of sweet and majestic sound: be pleased to accept this evening of sacred music as a song of praise unto Th~e.

We ask this in thy name and for thy sake.

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The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord make his face to shine upon you t

and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift

up the light of His countenance upon you c

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The recital this evening will proceed without announcement.

We are most grateful to Mr. Lyndon Vfoodside for providing us with this evening of inspiration and beauty.

His talents are recognized by all who know him and work with him and worship in this church.

There will be an opportunity at the conclusion of the recital to greet Mr. Woodside in the fourth floor lounge of the church building •••• where refreshments - tea and coffee -.will be served by several members of the chancel choir of the church.

\rJe welcome all of you this evening and it give us a great deal of pleasure to present Mr. Woodside to you at this time.

BENEDICTION


The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you.

The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen

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Let us pray.

Almighty God, Father of our spirits; grant us at the close of this day that measure of peace which the world cannot give nor take away.

May no distutbi~g thoughts or cares destroy the beauty and quietness of this evening hour.,

meaning in these moments, May we find ¥88~ iR ~R@e, and thus receive strength, gain new hope, and feel the influence of things unseen.

Grant that the sounds of this organ may come as 11~ blessed benediction upon all who have gathered here this hour.

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And may its sounds become 'l11¥ly4.-ng music in our world as its notes of cheer, comfort, courage, and communion are modulated into human lives for daily task and noble service.

(0 God, our Father - Thom whom the generations have worshipped with concord of sweet and majestic .1.1)' sounds: be pleased to accept this evening of great

o~ music as a song of praise unto thee. ,. ~ 'v-Je ask this in thy name and for thy sake. Amen

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine uprn you •••• and be The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

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11 0 Lord, support us all the day long of this troublous life, until the shadows lenthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed and the fever of life is over, and our work is done.

Then of thy mercy grant us a safe lodging and a holy rest, and peace at the last; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

and Father of all mankind; Almighty God, Father of our spirits; grant us at close of day the peace which the world cannot give. May no disturbing thoughts or cares destroy the quiet of this evening hour. of inspiring music and warm fellowship.

May we find rest in thee and thus receive strength, gain new hope, and feel the influence of things unseen.

We welcome all of you here this evening. The program will proceed as outlined in the bulletin.

Following the postlude, refreshemnts will be served in Fellowship Hall, on the 3rd floor of the church building. Take the elevator on the west side of the building to the third floor. We invite you to come -meet the singers, the soloists and the conductor, Mr. Woodside.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are most grateful to Mr. Lyndon hfoodside, the organist and choir director of this church, the members of. ~he choir, the soloists : Jane 'ttJ'o odside, Jenny Hudson, and Melvin Brown - and the narrator, John Swearingen for providing us with this evening of inspiration and rare beauty.

There will be an opportunity at the conclusion of the. concert to greet Mr. Woodside and all the participants in the frurth floor lounge of the church building where refreshments will be served.

We welcome all of you this evening, and are most grateful to you for your interest and support. We hesitate to mention this, but perhaps you would want tcknow - that the expenses of this ccncert 'Wi 11 be met if each person reponds at the time of the offering with a two dollar donation. This suggested donation on your part will be deeply appreciated by the Husic Committee that plans and ~onsors these concerts across the year.

Tonight is the final ccncert in the series and we~Jq!l5t!!ra:xmlxtM are pleased to have you with us.

INVOCATION

Let us pray:

"Almighty God, Father of 'our spirits and. the Father of all mankind; grant us at the close of this busy day that measure of peace and of quietness which the world cannot give nor take away.

May no disturbing thoughts or cares destroy the beauty and the inspiration of this evening hour.

May we find meaning in these moments, and thus receive the strength, gain new hope, and fe~ the influence of things unseen.

0 God, Our Father - thou whom the generations have worshipped 'With concord of sweet and majestic sound: be pleased to accept this night of music as our song of praise unto Thee.

vle ask this in thy name and for thy sckee Amen

BENEDICTION


The Lord rrake his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you.

The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace, now and forever more. Amen

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Open our ears, 0 God, that once again we may hear the song· of the angels,· "Glory to God in the highest, and.on earth, peace and goodwill .to men"

Open our e~es~t Ne may see the light of that star that appeared over the hills of Bethlehem long ago, tha light of which brought Wise Men out of the East, that light of which has been attracting the wise of every generation since then.

Grateful we are for the warm fellowship of these moments,

For the ministry of concern and compassion that flovTS from this Home into the lives of so many.

As we rejoice at Christmas - without forgetting the sadness and the sorrow, the disappoint and despair, the poverty and the prejudice that is

abroad in the world - we would remember that light which the darkness cannot put out,

and which, if we will let it, will shine in us.

Bless this food how, to our use, and us to thy service. Help us always to be mindful of the needs of others, in the name and spirit of Christ Child, we pray.

Amen

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Here may there also be found:

Boldness to examine, Faith to trust 1 Sensitivity to create, Patience and insight to master difficulty, Stability to hold fast to that which is

good, noble and pleasing in thy sight.

Keep alive within each of us the vision of these high moments.

Strengthen us in our dedication to the tasks before us.

All this we ask in the name and. spirit of Jesus Christ, our Lctrd. Amen

INVOCATION: Ground Breaking, The Chapin School, June3, 1969

0 God, Our Father, we offer unto thee our heartfelt thanks for all tQy servants - parents and teachers, students and administrators, benefactors and friends - whose love and loyalty, devotion and concern across many years have brought us into our great inheritance of health, truth and piety.

Grateful we are, 0 God, for th.is splendid community of learning and character building - the Chapin Scho$1.

More especial~ do we thank thee here this hour for all those who gracious and generous offerings of time, talent and gifts have made this moment possible and memorable. ·

Accept, we beseech thee, 0 God, this act by which we nOM break ·grG>und and thus prepare for the building of the ETHEL G. STRINGFELLOW wing of the Chapin School.

Guard and direct those who will labor in coming day~ in erecting it, shielding them from accident and peril.

And may the walls of this place of learning rise in strength and in beauty as a sturdy testimony of the strength, beauty and character ef her £or whom it is named.

Grant, 0 gracious Lard, that those wha come here to labor and to learn - teachers and students -may cane with pure minds, upright purpose~ and steadfast endeavor. Within its walls, as in other parts o£ the school, may love and learning unite in a unique way to make plain the path of knowledge, truth and compassion that will enrich the whole fami~ of man.

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Bless us that we may go forth to bless others~ 'f&e - always remembering:

"that to whom much has been given, much also is expected".

All this we ask in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen

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INVOCATION: Chapin School Graduaticm, June 4, 1969

0 Thou who art the light of the minds that know Thee, the joy of the hearts that love Thee, and the strength of the wills that serve Thee,

Grant us, we beseech Thee, thy continued blessing on this community of learning - the Chapin School.

And more especially on this Commencement Day when rejoicing in the accomplishments and high achievements of these young lives, we leave behind respected teachers, beleved friends, treasured ties, and familiar places.

In this hour, 0 God, help us to feel anew the richness - the beauty - the dedication of these illuminated years.

Blend within us all high visions, noble thoughts, and deep resolvesJ~sociated with these wonderful years of learning-;-_ 9- (!_.., n-.,.... , -t-171 ._, .,_ 1--s

~May the sparks kindled her ~ ~~se an dedicated - teachers, nded carefu by lovi and patient J parent - set~he hean s and wil of those Who l this_· y gradu~aflame to do thy will.

Help them to carry lighted torches into dark places. Continue to increase their knowledge of truth. When, in other years, they return to this loved spot, may they who have been given so much of light and love not come back with darkened lamps.

Make us fait 1 and sjir~, patient~d tender,/ courage, sand co~ssionate - ~er to fulfiif thy pur~0 e for our tives. /

{Over) May the ~parks - kindled here by wise and dedicated

teachers and tended carefully by loving and patient ~rents - set- aflame to do thy will the hearts of those who this day graduate.

Bless us that we may go forth to bless ethers for Thee - always remembering:

That to whom much has been given, much also is expected.

All this we ask in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen

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INVOCATION: Chapin Graduation, June 4, 1969

0 Thou who art the light of the minds that know Thee, the joy of the hearts that love Thee, and the strength of the wills that serve Thee,

Grant us, we beseech Thee, 0 God, thy continued blessing on this cODlilDlni ty of learning - The Chapin School,

And more especially on this Commencement Day when rejoicing in the accomplishments and high achievements of these young lives, we leave behind respected teachers, beloved friends, treasured ties, and familiar places.

In this hour, help us to feel anew the richness, the dedication, the beauty of these illuminated years now drawing to a close.

Blend within us, 0 God, all high visions, noble thoughts and deep resolves associated with these wonderful years of learning.

And may the sparks - kindled here by wise and dedicated teachers, tended carefully by loving and patient parents, set the hearts and the wills of those who this day graduate aflame to do thy will.

Help them to carry lighted torches into dark places, and continue to increase their knowledge of truth. When, in other years, they return to this loved spot, may they who have been given so much of light and love not come back with darkened lamps.

Make us faithful and strong, patient and tender, courageous and compassionate, eager to fulfill t~ purposes for our lives.

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INVOCATION: The Chapin School Commencement Exercises, June 13, 1990 I 11 A. M.

(Seated ..• let us bow our heads for the Invocation)

Make us sensitive to Your presence and nearness, 0 God, as invoke Your blessing upon this gathering .•.. this community of learn and especially on this wonderful Commencement Day when in the rejoi of high achievement, we now prepare to leave beloved friends and fa1 p1aces ... respected teachers and treasured ties.

In the joy of today's celebration, help us, 0 God, to feel the richness and the beauty of these years now coming to a close.

Confirm within us all high visions and noble thoughts and deep resolves that grow out of the years of learning.

And may the sparks kindled here at The Chapin School by wise and dedicated teachers who have shared wisdom as well as facts tended with care and with sacrifice by loving and concerned parents set out hearts aflame to do Your will ....

- to be deeply involved in the creative improvement of our society.

- to make a difference wherever we go in years to come. - to find meaning in life by serving others rather than

self.

Keep us, Lord, from captivity to ideas that have lost thei1 force, but help us to remember the lessons of history learned in thE rooms of this school that we may not be doomed to repeat the mistakE history.

Now bless those who graduate this hour. Help us all -students and teachers ... administrators ... parents, brothers and sistE grandparents •... and friends- to find the right mixture of a seriou~

mind and light heart ..• to keep the scholar's approach and to remain teachable.

This we now pray - each in his own way, and many of us in t and spirit of the great Teacher of Nazareth, even Jesus Christ, Our

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INVOCATION: The Chapin School Commencement ExercisE June 13, 1990 / 11

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Make us sensitive to Yc invoke Your blessing upon this g< and especially on this wonderful of high achievement, we now prep places ••• respected teachers and

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In the joy of today's ce~~u.n:•u .... , .. , _ the richness and the beauty of these years now coming to a cLose.

Confirm within us all high visions and noble thoughts and deep resolves that grm-1 out of the years of learning.

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And may the sparks kindled here at The Chapin School by wise and dedicated teachers who have shared wisdom as well as facts ••• tended with care and with sacrifice by loving and concerned parents ••• set out hearts aflame to do Your will. •••


- to make a difference wherever 1-1e go in years to come. - tp find meaning in life' by serving others rather than

self.

Keep us, Lord, from captivity to ideas that have lost their force, but help us to remember the lessons of history learned in the class rooms of this school that v-1e may not be doomed to repeat the mistakes of history.

Now bless those who graduate this hour. Help us all -students and teachers ••• administrators ••• parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents •••• and friends - to find the right mixture of a serious mind and a light heart ••• to keep the scholar's approach and to remain teachable.

This we now pray - each in his own way, and many of us in the name and spir1.t of the great Teacher of Nazareth, even Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

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INVOCATION: The Chapin School Com~encement Exercises, June 13 , 1990 / 11 A • M.

(Seated ••• let us bow our heads for the Invocation)

Make us sensitive to Your presence and nearness, 0 God, as we invoke Your hles s bg upon this gathering •••• this community of learning and especially on this wonderful Commencement Day when in the rejoicing of high achievement, we now prepare to leave beloved friends and familiar places ••• respected teachers and treasured ties.

In the joy of today's celebration, help us, 0 God, to feel the richness and the beauty of these years now coming to a close.

Confirm within us all high visions and noble thoughts and deep resolves that grm.r out of the years of learning •

.1\nd may the sparks kindled here at The Chapin School by wise and dedicated teachers who have shared wisdom as well as facts,,. tended with care and with sacrifice by loving and concerned parents ••• set out hearts aflame to do Your will. •••


- to make a difference wherever we go in years to come. - tp find meaning in life by serving others rather than

self.

Keep us, Lord, from captivity to ideas that have lost their force, but help us to remember the lessons of history learned in the class rooms of this school that \.re may not oe doomed to repeat the mistakes of history.

Nov1 bless those who graduate this hour. Help us all -students and teachers ... administrators ••• parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents •••• and friends - to find the right mixture of a serious mind and a light heart ••• to keep the scholar's approach and to remain teachable.

This we now pray - each in his own •rray, and many of us in the name and spiri.t of the great Teacher of Nazareth, even Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.

INVOCATION: The Chapin School Commencement, June 6, 1973

{Standing ••• let us bow our heads for the Invocation)


Grant, we beseech Thee, thy continued blessing on this canmunity of learning, and especially on this wonderful Commencement Day when in the rejoicing of high achievement, we now prepare to leave respected teachers •••• be loved friends •••• treasured ties •••• familiar places.

In the joy of today's celebration, help us, 0 God, to feel the richness and the beauty of these years now coming to a close. Confirm and blend within us - all high visions •••• noble thoughts •••• and deep resolves that grow out of the years of learning.

May the sparks kindled here at the Chapin School by wise and dedicated teachers who have shared wisdom as well as facts ••••• tended with care and sacrifice by loving, concerned parents •••• set our hearts aflame to do thy will, to find meaning in life by serving others rather than self, to be involved in the creative improvement of our society ••••• to make a difference wherever we go.

Keep us, Lord, from ca~i.ity to ideas that have lost their forces, but help us to remember the lessons of history le~rned in the class roam so that we may not be doomed to repeat the mistakes of history.

Now bless those who graduate this hour. Help us all - students •••• teachers ••• administrators •••• parents and grandparents •••• friends -to find the right mixture of a serious mind and a light heart, to keep the scholar's approach, and to remain teachable.

We ask this in the name of the great Teacher of Nazareth. Amen

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(Let us remain standing, and bov our heads for the Invocation)

Grant, 0 God, thy continued blessing on this community of learning, and especially on this beautiful Commencement Day 1 when in the rejoicing of high achievement, we now prepare to leave beloved friends ~spected teachers •••• treasured ties and familiar places.

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In the joy ot this -da.y-'-s celebration, bel) us to .feel the richness &Ad the ~ea~~ of these years coming to a close for those who nov graduate.

May the sparks kindled here at The Chapin School by "'ri:8e mct:CDI'11AAt4!nt teachers who have shared wisdom as well as facts ..... tended with care and v1th sacrifice by loVing, concerned parents ••• set our hearts aflame to do thy will -

.. to find meaning 1n life by serving_ others rather than self,

- to be involved in the creative improvement ~ of mr society 1 "" (.

' - to make a difference wherever we may walk } .r ~ '('\\ \,_ in days to come. -"'

ICeep us 1 0 God, trom captivity to ideas that have lost their force, but help us to remember the lessons or history learned in the class rooms of this school, so that we may not be doomed to

. repeat the mistakes of history.

Bless-those who graduate this hour.

And help us all - students, teachers, administrators, parents and grandparents, and friends - help us all to find that rignt mixture of a serious mind and a light heart -

• to keep the scholar's approach, ... to remain teachable, and loveable, -and to remember that to whom much is given, much

also is expected.

We ask this in the name of the great Teacher or Nasareth, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen

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INVOCATION: June 7, 1972 (Chapin Commencement) J - r" ct t c2 /Vo-l

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0 God, our Father, as we now pre~are to leave this place of learning, and take fleeting glances backward, we are painfUl~ aware of some books that were never opened, of valuable classes which did not always claim our best effor~s, of opportunities wasted along the way, a~t!i ef ti:mes uaeR: Q'l~ uo:r:k w~ i medj oc:r:e We are thankful for blessings which were unpleasant - a deservedly poor grade, a merited rejection, a wo1 ei of efiae"M:eemefit, a gentle rebuff. For these - although painful at the time - helped to teach us decency, discipline and directed us to higher levels of achievement.

We thank thee for the teacher who really cared, fm bhe tea:elrieP i:R t~ eJ.ass P9Qm who opened new windows in our minds, fo1 bhe ~" w'bo gave us wisdom as well as facts. We are grateful for all those in this community of learning - administrators, teachers, class mates -vrho accepted us for what we were, who listened when we poured out our troubles, who encouraged us to believe in our possibilities, who helped us to set high standards ~mr ourselves.

We thank thee, too, for those who managed to be righteous without being rude, who helped us to see the difference between improving a school and discarding so many of its fine traditions.

\ As we go from this place, we pray thee, to keep us from )

capativity to ideas that have lost their force, but help us to remember the lessons of history learned here across the years so that we may not be doomed to repeat the mistakes of history.

As we leave this school with all of its treasured ties and familiar places, and go out into the world - show us how to be responsib~ involved in its creative improvement. Help us to find the right mixture of a serious mind and a light heart, and finally to remember that to whom much has been given, much also is expected.

We pray in the name of the great teacher of Nazareth. Amen

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INVOCATIONs Tha Chapin School Commencement~ June 7, 1972

(Standing, let us bow our heads for the Invocation)

0 Thou who art the light of the minds that know Thee, the joy of the hearts that love Thee, the strength of the 11ills that serve Thee,

Grant, lf8 beseec~h Thee, thy continued blessing on this community ot learning, and especially on this Commencement Day when in the rejoicing of high achievement, w now prepare to leave respected teachers, beloved friends, treasured ties, and familiar places.

In the joy of this hour of celebration, help us, 0 God, to feel the richness and the beauty of these years ncm coming to a close. Confirm and blend within us - all high visions, noble thoughts, and deep resolves that grw out of these years of learning.

May the sparks kindled here at this Chapin School by uise and dedicated teachers Uho have given us wisdom as well as facts •••••• tended 11ith care and sacrifice by loving and concerned parents •••• set our hearts aflame to do thy will, to rind meaning in life by serving others rather than self, to be responsibly involved in the creative improvement of our society, to make a difference 11herever we go.

Keep us from capavity to ideas that have lost their force, hut help us to remember the lessons or history learned in the class rooms of this school so that we may not be doomed to repeat the mistakes of history.

Now bless those who graduate this hour and helr us all - students, teachers, administrators, parents, grandparents, and friends - to find the right mixture or a serious mind and a light heart, to keep the scholar's approach and to remain teachable.

For we ask this in the name of the great Teacher of Nazareth. Amen

INVOCATION: The Chapin School Commencement, June 71 1972

(Standing, let us bow our heads for the Invocation)

0 Thou who art the light of the minds that know Thee, the joy of the hearts that love Thee, the strength of the wills that serve Thee,

Grant, we beseech Thee, thy continued blessing on this community of learning, and especially on this Commencement Day when in the rejoicing of high achievement, we now prepare to leave respected teachers, beloved friends, treasured ties, and familiar places.

In the joy of this hour of celebration, help us, 0 God, to feel the richness and the beauty of these years now coming to a close. Confirm and blend within us - all high visions, noble thoughts, and deep resolves that grow out of these years of learning.

May the sparks kindled here at this Chapin School by wise and dedicated teachers who have given us wisdom as well as facts •••••• tended with care and sacrifice by loving and concerned parents •••• set our hearts aflame to do thy will, to find meaning in life by serving others rather than self, to be responsibly involved in the creative improvement of our society, to make a difference wherever we go.

Keep us from capavity to ideas that have lost their force, but help us to remember the lessons of history learned in the class roams of this school so that we may not be doomed to repeat the mistakes of history.

Now bless those who graduate this hour and help us all - students, teachers, administrators, parents, grandparents, and friends - to find the right mixture of a serious mind and a light heart, to keep the scholar's approach and to remain teachable.

For we ask this in the name of the great Teacher of Nazareth. Amen

INVOCATION Chapin School Graduations Exercises, June J, 1971


Grant - we beseech Thee - thy continued blessing on this place of learning, and especially on this Commencement Day when in the rejoicing of high achievement, we leave behind respected teachers, beloved friends, skilled administra, treasured ties, familiar places.

In the joy of this hour of celebration, help us, 0 God, to feel the richness and the beauty of these illuminated years nm1 coming to a close.

And blend with us - all high visions, noble thoughts, deep resolves associated with these years of learning.

May the sparks kindled here at the Chapin School by wise and dedicated ~r_s.,>tended carefully by loving, patient parents,

set our hearts aflame to do thy will, iTo-f-ind-meaning in life in-seTv1:ng-others. -1-r:> ~,..-,;~...,ec-A-L. ,o_ d.~-U ~~ "

/- ~~-P~ ! Help us to carry lighted torches into dark places, and continue to increase l\ our knowledge of truth and goodness when, in other years, we return to this

1 place, may we who have been given so much of light and of truth not come ~ back with darkened lamps • ......_

Now bless those, 0 God, who go forth from here this day, and help us all - ~ students, teachers, parent and grandparents, friends - help us always to 1

remember that to whom much has been given, much also is expected. )

In the name and in the spirit of Christ, we pray. Amen ~ __ /

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Grant, we beseech Thee, thy continued blessing on this place of learning, and more especially on this commencement day when in the rejoicing of high achievement we leave behind us respected teachers, beloved friends, treasured ties, familiar places.

In this hour of joyous celebration, help us to feel the richness and the beauty of these illuminated years now drawing to a close.

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Blend within us all high visions, noble thoughts, and deep resolves associated with these years of learning.

May the sparks kindled here by wise and dedicated teachers, tendered carefully by loving and patient parents, set our hearts and our wills aflame to do thy will.

Help us to carry lighted torches into dark places, and continue to increase our knowledge of truth when, in other years, we return to this loved place, may we who have been given so much of light and of truth not come back with darkened lamps.

Now bless those who go forth from this place of learning this day, and help us all - students, parents, teachers, friends - always to remember that to whom much mas been given, much also is expected.

In the name and spirit of Christ, we pray.

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.. . INVOCATION: Chapin Graduation, June 4, 1969

0 Thou who art the light of the minds that know Thee, the joy of the hearts that love Thee • the strength of the wills that serve Thee,

Grant, we beseech Thee, thy continued blessing on this place of learning, And more especially on this eommencent day when in the re#oicing of high achievement we leave behind us respected teachers, beloved friends, treasured ties, and familiar places.

In this hour, help us to feel the richness and beauty of these illuminated years now drawing to a close.

Blend within us all high visions, noble thoughts and deep resolves associated w1 th these years of learning.

May the sparks kindled here by wise and dedicated teachers, tendered carefuly by loving and patient parents, set our hearts and our wills aflame to do thy will.

Help us to carry lighted torches into dark places, and continue to increase our knowledge of truth.when, in other Years, we return to this loved spot, may we who have been given so much of light not come back with darkened lamps.

Make us faithful and strong, patient and tender, eager to fulfill thy' purpose for our lives.

Bless us that we may go forth to bless others for thee.

Help us to remember in days to come that to whom much has been given, much also is expected.

In the spirit of Christ, we pray.

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(Let us remain standing, ·and bow our heads for the Invocation)

Grant, o God, thy continued blessing on this community of learning I and. especially on this beautiful Commencement Day I when in the rejoicing of hi9h achievement, we now prepare to leave beloved friends, respected teaehers •••• treasured ties and familiar places.

In the joy of this hour's celebration, help us to feel the richness of these years coming to a close for those who now graduate.

May the sparks ki~led here at The Chapin School by dedicated teachers who have shared wisdom as well as facts •••• tended with care and with sacrifice by loving, concerned parents •••• set our hearts· aflame to do thy will - ·""·

- to find meaning in life by serving others rather than self,

- to be involved in the creative improvement of our society,

Keep us, o God, from captivity to ideas that have lost their force, but help us to remember the lessons of history leanned in the class rooms of this school, so that we may not<be doomed to repeat the mistakes of history. '

· .sless those who graduate tlis hour.

And help us all - students, teachers, administrators, parents and grandparents, am friends - help us all to find that right mixture of a serious mind and a light heart -

,. - to keep the scholar's approach, - to remain teachable, and loveable, ... and t.o remember that _to whom much is given, much

also is expected.

We ask this ia the name of the great Teacher of Nazareth, Jesus Christ, our Lora. Amen

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(Let us remain standing, and bow our heads for the Invocation)

Grant us, 0 God, your continued blessing on this community of _learning, and especially on this beautiful Connnencement Day, when in the rejoicing of high achievement, we now prepare to leave beloved friends, respected teachers ••• treasured ties and familiar places.

In. the joy of this hour's celebration, help us to feel the richness of these years coming to a close tor those who now ,graduate.

May the sparks kindled here at The Chapin School by dedi· cated teachers who have shared wisdom as well as facts ••• tended with care and with sacrifice by loving, concerned parente ••• set our hearts aflame to do thy will -

- to find meaning in life by serving others rather than self,

- to be infolved in the creative improvement of our society.

Keep us, 0 God, fnam captivity to ideas that have lost their force, but help us to remember the lessons of history learned in the class rooms of this school, so that we ma.y not be doomed to repeat the mistakes of history.

Bless those who graduate this hour.

And help us-all- students, teachers, administratore 1 parents and grandparents, and friends • help ue all to find that right mixture of a serious mind and a light heart -

- To keep the scholar's approach, ·- To remain teachable ••• and loveable, - And always to remember that to whom much is

given, nmch also is expected.

We ask this in the name of the great Teacher of Nazareth, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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COMMENCEMENT INVOCATION

Commencement Prayer

0 Lord, as we leave: this University today and take fleeting glances backward, we are painfully , aware of unopened books, of valuable classes that} we cut, of opportunities we wasted, of times when· our effort was poor. We confess our sins and ask in repentance for pardon. We are thankful for blessings which were unpleasant-a deservedly poor grade, a merited rl!jection, ·a .rebuff. These taught us decency and discipline.

We thank Thee for the professor who really cared, fo~ the teacher who opened new windows in our minds, the one who gave us wisdom as well a·s facts. We are grateful for the student who accepted us for what we were, who listened when we poured out our troubles, who encouraged us to believe in our possibilities. We thank Thee for

. fellow students who were righteous without being who were able to see the difference between

improving a' university and destroying it. As we go from this place,.we pray Thee

to· keep us from captivity to ideas that have their force;: but ,..help us to remember.

we have learned here be doomed to repeat

As we go out into us how to be . responsibly

in its.creative improvement. Help us to ,find the· right mixture of a serious

,...,'"'tltaPh;!l'.;:;:;;...;.: n1ind..:anci .. a •light ... heart. May each of us have the scholar's appro'ach-and•everyon remain teachable. We pray in the name .

. of the·great ·Teacher ·of Nazareth. Amen .. · ' . -Dr. Howard C. Wilkinson·

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0 GOD - FATHER OF US ALL ·- THOU WHO HAST MADE US SO THAT FROM vJHATEVER HEIGHTS WE CLTI1B, WE SEE YET

_ LOFTIER HEIGHTS BEFORE US AND GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE PRESENTED TO US •• - .. ~m=lirWffis ... o .KINDLE ·OUR AFFECTIONS -THAT!i'HE

-·oiFT OF LOYALTY TO THAT INSTITUTION UNDER WHOSE NAME WE GATHER THIS NIGHT MADE BE FOUND WITHIN USe ri,".: ' ·/-

MAY THE ENLARGING PAST OF OUR COLLEGE BE AN EN~.- ,_;_::.1 COURAGEMENT TO THE PRESENT AND A PROPHECY OF THE

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FUTURE., MAY THERE COME OUT OF THIS GATHERING: A ~- ... ,·~.:; SPIRIT OF CONCERN, A DEEPENING OF OUR LOYALTY, A NEW .. ...: . ..,., SENSE OF COMMITTMENT TO THE jTASK. BEFORE US. LET NOT FAITHLESSNESS OR LACK OF COURAGE OR INDIFFERENCE SPOIL THE NEW VISION OF GREATNESS OUR LEADERSHIP BRINGS TO US THIS NIGHT. AND NOW 0 GOD LESS THIS FOOD TO OUR

0 God, Father of us all, Thou who hast made us so that from whatever heights we climb we see yet loftier heights before us and greater opportunities presented to us ••••• inspire our t?oughts and kindle our affections that the g1ft of loyalty to that institution under wnose n~e we gather this evening made be found w1th us.

May the enlarging past of our college be an encouragement to the present and a prophecy of the future. ·

WE PRAY, OUR !rATHER, that as we meet here t og·ether · t hi a eventng

We may sense thy 9re senc·e among ut We may l;Je aware of Thy will for u~. We may· feel thy love s·ustatn-i:n-g us. .,

fHai~id:i'UL THOU HAST CALLED US TO THY CHURCH •••• TO SERVE IN THY CHURCH.

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May there come out of this meeting: A new spirit of concern A deepening of our loyalty, A nev1 sense of conuni tment to the task

before us. Let not faithlessness or lack of courage or indifference spoil the vision _of greatness our leadership brings to us this hour.

And now, 0 God, bless this food to our use, us to thy service, and unite us as one body, willing to be challenged and willing to serve this high calling. In thy name, we pray. Amen

. . Dismiss us now with thy blessing, and we depart from this place may we take with us the memory of these moments of meaning and joy. May th~ undergird us in days to come. Confirm~within each of us the resolutions we have made in our thoughts and hearts. And now may the peace, and the blessing of God, the Father,

the Son and t.he Holy spirit rest and abide with each one of you ••••

GOD, OUR FATHER •••• WHO HAST MADE US SO THAT FROM WHATEVER HEIGHTS WE CLIMB, WE SEE YET LOFTIER HEIGHTS BEFORE US AND GREATER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE PRESENTED TO US ••• KINDLE OUR AFFECTIONS THAT THE GIFT·OF THOUGHTFUL CONCERN FOR THE HOME UNDER WHOSE NAME WE GATHER THIS DAY MAY BE FOUND WITHIN US.

MAY THE ENLARGING PAST OF IWWOOD BE AN ENCOURAGE* MENT TO THE PRESENT AND A PROPHECY IDF THE FUTURE. MAY THERE COME OUT OF THIS ANNuAL MEETING: A NEW SPIRIT OF CONCERN. A DEEPENING OF OUR COMMITMENT TO ITS MINISTRY OF COMPASSION. LET NOT FAITHLESSNESS OR LACK OF COURAGE SPOIL THE

0 GOD - FATHER OF US ALL - THOU WHO HAST MADE US SO THAT FROM WHATEVER HEIGHTS WE CLIMB, WE SEE YJi:T LOFTIER HEIGHTS BEFORE US AND GREATER OPPORTUNITl~~ FOR SERVICE PRFSENTED TO US •••• KINDLE OUR AFl''EC'riON$p· THAT T~ GIFT OF IDYALTY TO THAT. INSTITUTION UNDER

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WHOSE NAME Tr/E GATHER THIS NIGHT MADE BE FOUND WITHIN US •.

MAY THE ENLARGING PAST OF OUR COLLEGE BE AN ENCCURAGEMENT TOTHE PRESENT AND A PROPHECY OF THE FUTURE. MAY THERE COME OUT OF THIS GATHERING: A NEW SPIRIT OF CONCERN, A DEEPENING OF OUR ALLEGIA}l'QE, A NEW SENSE OF COMMITTMENT TO THE TASK BEFORE us· .•. · LET NOT FAITHLESSNESS OR LACK OF COUH.AQE SPOIL T~% ijEW VISION OF GREATNF.SS OUR LEADERSHIP HAS GIVEN TO US~

For this commencement occasion of joy and worthwhile achievement, we bless Thee 0 God.

For the fellowship of these moments, for the ministry of concern and compassion of this Home, we are truly grateful.

For the food - prepared and put before us -we givee thee our thanks. No1v bless this food to our use, us to thy service and keep us ever mindful of the.needs of others.

VISION THAT OUR LEADERSHIP GIVES TO US. AND MAY ALL OF OUR DECISIONS BE MADE AND MEASURED

ACCORDING TO THE TEACHING OF THY SON, JESUS CHRiST IN WHOSE NAME WE PRAY.

AND NOW 0 GOD CONFIRM US IN THE HOPES AND DREAMS OF THIS NIGHT •••

KEEP ALIVE WITHIN EACH OF US THE VISION OF THESE HIGH MOMENTS ••••

STRENGTHEN US IN OUR DEDICATION TO THE TASK GIVEN TO US.

AMEN

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0 GOD - FATHER OF US ALL - THOU V.JHO MNAST MADE -·---------·--ti-s-so-TI=I7rT7RT)MiNHJITEVER-HEIGHTS"VJE--Cl~'fil0,-'WE ______ _

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God of our fathers, we invoke Thy blessing upon these Thy children whose mutu~l affection we are today privileged to exalt into a solemn and perpetual pact. Unite them, 0 God, with innumerable tendrils of common interest through work and play. Fuse their minds with shared purposes, and in the mystic_ garden of their love may it be forever spring.

We pray for the home which is to be established. Send into it, Thou Father after Whom all families on earth are named, many influences for good. And may influences for good go forth from this home, amplified, clarified, and beamed toward many areas of human need. So shall the house be blessed in holiness and happiness and service, and stand in Thy grace through many beautiful years. Amen

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