Description
Former library book. Hardcover is clean and has an indentation. Pages are clean. No dust jacket. Binding is secure.
This volume, a Senate document from the 81st Congress, contains a collection of prayers offered by the esteemed Chaplain of the United States Senate, Peter Marshall. Marshall, a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister, served as the Senate Chaplain from 1947 until his untimely death in 1949. His eloquent and thought-provoking prayers, delivered before each session of Congress, were widely admired for their spiritual depth and relevance to the challenges facing the nation during the tumultuous post-war era.
Beyond its historical significance as a record of Marshall’s tenure as Senate Chaplain, this book offers a glimpse into the spiritual underpinnings of American democracy and the role of faith in public life. Marshall’s prayers touch on a wide range of themes, from national unity and moral fortitude to global peace and human rights, reflecting the concerns and aspirations of the time. For collectors and readers interested in American religious history, political rhetoric, and the intersection of faith and governance, this volume is a valuable resource and a testament to the enduring power of prayer in shaping the nation’s discourse.
