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Story: The Prayer Used to Open Major Events

THE DETROIT PRAYER

Our Heavenly Father,

We ask Thy Blessings on this meeting.
Please Bless the Spirit and
purpose of this group.
Give us strength to follow this program
according to Thy will and in all humility.
Forgive us for yesterday and grant us
Courage for today and
Hope for tomorrow.
Amen

 

Opening AA Meeting Prayer, Detroit, Michigan, 1945.

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