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Jamaican National Prayer
Let us give thanks for all God's goodness and
the wonderful heritage into which we have entered:
Response to each petition: We give thee thanks,
O God
For Jamaica, our island home, the land of our
birth -
RESPONSE
For the majesty of our hills, the beauty of our
valleys, and the flaming loveliness of our gardens –
RESPONSE
For the warmth and brightness of our days and
the calm and peace of our countryside –
RESPONSE
For the rich heritage of our people coming for
many races, and yet one in purpose, in achievement, and in destiny,
and for the dignity of labour and the service given by every citizen
of our land –
RESPONSE
For freedom, just laws and our democratic way
of life –
RESPONSE
For the high privilege and responsibility of Independence
and for bringing us to nationhood –
RESPONSE
For our parents, teachers, religious and other
leaders and all those who in every walk of life are helping to prepare
us for responsible citizenship, and for all those who are giving
voluntary service in the public interest –
RESPONSE
For the poets, artists and thinkers and all who
create in us the vision of a new and better society –
RESPONSE
For our godly heritage, the example of Jesus Christ
and the sacrifices of our fathers in the faith –
RESPONSE
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