Evening star., 1937-01-20
SERVICES PRECEDE
'ROOSEvELT'S OATH
Rev. Endicott Peabody, Who
$ Taught Him at Groton,
Leads Rites.

Franklin D. Roosevelt went to
church for prayer and blessing today
before taking his second inaugural
OATH
: Rev. Endicott Peabody Of Groton.
Mass, under whom the President
studied as boy at Groton School and
by whom he was married, oficiated.
I'VE make our humble supplications
unto Thee for this Thy servant, upon
whom is laid the responsibility for
the guidance of this Nation. Let Thy
fatherly hand, we beseech Thee. ever
be over him; let Thy Holy Spirit ever
be with him; and so lead him in the
that in the end he may obtain ever
lasting life," he prayed.
Presided Years Ago.
DR.. Peabody presided at similar
service four years ago at the same
church. historic St. Johns Episcopal,
near the White House.
Mr.. Roosevelt's family and select
official group were in the church where
six Presidents worshiped.
President Roosevelt entered the
church on the arm of his son James
after posing for several minutes in the
downpour of rain for photographers
who met the party at the H street
entrance. Preceding him into the
church were Mrs. James Roosevelt, his
mother, and Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt.
AS the presidential party reached
the church crowds lined three and four
deep along H street and Sixteenth
cheered and applauded, their en-
thusiasm seemingly not affected by the
rain.
Attendance Limited.
With attendance limited to mem
hers Of the immediate family, cabinet
officers and their wives, members OF
Congress and their wives, heads Of gov
ernmental agencies and their wives,
the main floor of the church was about
two-thirds filled. The service lasted
only about Is minutes.
Rev. Oliver j. Hart. minister of St.
Johns, opened the service with the
scriptural words: 20 send out Thy
light and Thy truth, that they may
lead me. and bring me unto Thy holy
hill, and to Thy dwelling"
Confession and absolution followed,
the choir intoned the 25th Psalm,
Lord, who shall dwell in Thy taber-
nacle?" and Rev. Frank r. Wilson,
rector OF st. James Church at the
Presidents home, Hyde Park, N. Y,
read the lesson from Hebrews, xi.s-16
and xii2s. Rev. Howard S. Wilkinson
of st. Thomas Church, in Washing
ton, also assisted.
DR.. Peabody's prayer for the Presi-
dent and Nation concluded the service
Almighty and most merciful God,
he prayed. grant. we beseech Thee,
that by the indwelling Of Thy holy
spirit, Thy servant. Franklin, chosen
to be our President, and all his ad-
yisers, may be enlightened and
strengthened for this service.
Most heartily We beseech Thee, with
Thy favour to behold and bless Thy
servant, Franklin, chosen to be the
President OF the United States, and
all others in authority; and so re-
planish them with the grace Of Thy
holy spirit that they may always in
cline to Thy will and walk in Thy way
Endue them plenteously with heavenly
gifts: grant them in health and pros
perity long to live
Almighty God, who in the former
times didst lead our fathers forth
into a wealthy place, give Thy grace
to us their children, that We may
always approve ourselves people
mindful of Thy favour and glad to do
Thy will Bless our land with honor
able industry. sound learning and pure
manners. Defend our liberties, pre-
serve our unity. Save US from vio-
lence, discord and confusion, from
pride and arrogancy. and from every
EVIL way ="