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Let us pray for ourselves, that we may not lose the word…

“Let us pray for ourselves, that we may not lose the word “concern” out of our Christian vocabulary. Let us pray for our nation. Let us pray for those who have never known Jesus Christ and redeeming love, for moral forces everywhere, for our national leaders. Let prayer be our passion. Let prayer…” quote by Robert E. Lee
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“Let us pray for ourselves, that we may not lose the word “concern” out of our Christian vocabulary. Let us pray for our nation. Let us pray for those who have never known Jesus Christ and redeeming love, for moral forces everywhere, for our national leaders. Let prayer be our passion. Let prayer be our practice.”

Robert E. Lee

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Prayer should preserve moral concern, national welfare, and spiritual devotion.

In simple terms: Prayer sustains moral and national values.

Key Takeaway

Pray for compassion and leadership.

Themes

faith morality nation prayer spirituality

Mood

solemn hopeful

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal devotion
  • public policy
  • community service
  • interfaith dialogue
  • national identity

Key Concepts

theology political philosophy ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does prayer influence public morality?
  • Can moral concern exist without religious practice?
A Different Perspective

Secular societies may view prayer as non‑essential.

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