Christ Quote by Robert E. Lee
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “Prayer for the Nation”, 1865
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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