Our earnest prayer is that God will graciously vouchsafe prosperity, happiness, and peace to all our neighbors, and like blessings to all the peoples and powers of earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- McKinley expresses a prayer for peace and prosperity for neighbors and global powers.
- In plain terms
- He hopes God blesses everyone with peace and happiness.
- What can you take from it?
- Wish goodwill and peace for all nations and people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we promote global peace?
- What role does faith play in policy?
Another view
It relies on divine intervention rather than concrete policy action.
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