Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.
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We beseech [God] to pardon our national and other transgressions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a call for divine forgiveness for a nation's wrongdoings.
George Washington's quote highlights the significance of humility and repentance on a national level. It reflects the understanding that as a collective, a nation must seek forgiveness for its failures and wrong actions, acknowledging that only through divine grace can they hope to correct their course and grow morally.
Themes
ForgivenessTransgressionsDivineHumilityNationalRepentance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about national unity, one could quote Washington to emphasize the need for collective growth and forgiveness.
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