Monday, June 20, 2022

A Prayer for West Virginia Day

West Virginia became a state on June 20, 1863. I composed this original prayer for the 2022 celebration of West Virginia's birthday. I used it in worship at the Bethlehem United Presbyterian Church, Wheeling, WV on Sunday, June 19, 2022.

Shine, O Lord, upon our Mountain State,
from the rocky summit of Spruce Knob
to the waters of the Potomac and Shenandoah at Harpers Ferry,
from Chester to Bluefield,
and from Cabell County to Jefferson County,
and all places in between.
Shine, O Lord, upon all Mountaineers,
that armed with only our freedom,
and with a single purpose,
we may live, work, and worship
among your West Virginia Hills. Amen.

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