Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-02-22
A BEAUTIFUL AND ELOQUENT PRAYER

Rev. Alfred Goodman, Pastor Of the NJ. E.
Church nt Harrisburg, on the occasion of the
Inauguration Of Governor Pollock, upon the
10th ut., addressed The Throne Of Grace, in
the following earnest, impressive and eloquent
prayer appropriate TO that interesting occa-
sion =
"Who is like unto Thee, oh Lord among the
Gods WHO is like unto thee, glorious in ho-
Illness, fearful in praises, doing wonders
Thou art the Author Of the world, and the
Creator Of men, the Ruler Of Nations, and the
EStabSher of Governments. Sensible of our
entire dependence upon Thee, We ewould come
in:o Thy august presence with all that rever-
enCe and humility which are due 10 thy great
ness, and with all that hope and love which
Thy goodness should inspire. Look compa-
Gently mp n US, and lei the words Of our lips,
and the me1ta'iOns of our hearts be accepta-
Die in Thy sight, Oh Lord ! our Strength and
our Rrdeemer!
Reminded ly surrounding circumstances Of
our national blessings, we would render Thee
heartfelt praise for this good land which tho
LoId our Goo has given u&-al land distinguish
ed by knowle ige-digrifed as the abode of
civil and religious liberty, and endeaEed to
our hearts by the patriots zeal and the ashes
of our fort fathers. God of Nations, Sanctify
AMI perpe'uate our sacred privileges. Let the
future of our coun'r'S history be more pros
porous and glorious tian lis past. Upon this
Freedoms fair heritage, LEI the bright cloud Of
the divine glory continually rest, and upon
all this glory be Thou an unfaling and abb
ding defence. Bless the President Of the Uni
ted States, his advisers In Cabinet council, our
Reprrv-niHlIveS now in National Congress as
srmhled, he Judges Of our Supreme and sub
Ordnae Courts, the Governors, and LegiSa-
| lures o. our varlGnS States, ana all who are in
positions of authority, and responsibility and
| honor. Give unto them that wisdom which is
! profitable 10 direct, and may their conduct,
| both public and private, be marked by the
slrcteSl Justice and thr most answering in
territy. GraciOMSIy rtmcnlber oh Lord Thy
Servant our Governor, who this day retres
/ from o station which he has occupied with
credit 10 Himself, and with profit 10 the people.
We praise Thee for 'he peace and prosperity
which lave prevailed during The entire term
OF his official service. Accompany him into
other spheres, ond NAV his conduct in the fu-
ture be characterized by the same purity Of
/ intention and uprightneSS of aci which
| have ever dignifel and adorned Lis life in tho
past.
the richest blessings Of Thy grace upon the
Governor elect, WHO, with all lLe solemnities
OF an oath, will this day he iuduced INTO his
new and responsible Office. Visit him as
! Thou didst Moses in the bush, Joshua in tho
bate, Gideon in the field, and Samuel in the
TEN le. Give him the blessing of David and
Solomon. Let this day. so bright and beau,i.
ful, be enbenatic Of his prosperous Admins
tration and happy life. Kindly regard those
who shaI he associated with him in the vari.
Gus departments of the State government.--
May they he men Of clean hands and pure
hearts, always acting with a reference 10 the
public P0od-may they eventually he reward.
ed with the delightful plaudii of "well done,
good and faithful servants" Hear our pray.
erS-(orgiye our sins-accept praises-ant
at last may We form part of that mightiel
multitude, who, encompasSing the Eternal
Throne, find their highest Joy in nScribing ur-
divided praises 10 The Father, Son, and Holy
GhoSt.-Amen."