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 From George Washington's Prayer Book:
 - Sunday Morning Prayer:

Almighty God, and most merciful father, who didst command the children of Israel to offer a daily sacrifice to thee, that thereby they might glorify and praise thee for thy protection both night and day, receive, O Lord, my morning sacrifice which I now offer up to thee; I yield thee humble and hearty thanks that thou has preserved me from the danger of the night past, and brought me to the light of the day, and the comforts thereof, a day which is consecrated ot thine own service and for thine own honor. Let my heart, therefore, Gracious God, be so affected with the glory and majesty of it, that I may not do mine own works, but wait on thee, and discharge those weighty duties thou requirest of me, and since thou art a God of pure eyes, and wilt be sanctified in all who draw near unto thee, who doest not regard the sacrifice of fools, nor hear sinners who tread in thy courts, pardon, I beseech thee, my sins, remove them from thy presence, as far as the east is from the west, and accept of me for the merits of thy son Jesus Christ, that when I come into thy temple, and compass thine altar, my prayers may come before thee as incense; and as thou wouldst hear me calling upon thee in my prayers, so give me grace to hear thee calling on me in thy word, that it may be wisdom, righteousness, reconciliation and peace to the saving of the soul in the day of the Lord Jesus. Grant that I may hear it with reverence, receive it with meekness, mingle it with faith, and that it may accomplish in me, Gracious God, the good work for which thou has sent it. Bless my family, kindred, friends and country, be our God & guide this day and for ever for his sake, who ay down in the Grave and arose again for us, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

 

 - Sunday Evening Prayer:

O most Glorious God, in Jesus Christ my merciful and loving father, I acknowledge and confess my guilt, in the weak and imperfect performance of the duties of this day. I have called on thee for pardon and forgiveness of sins, but so coldly and carelessly, that my prayers are become my sin and stand in need of pardon. I have heard thy holy word, but with such deadness of spirit that I have been an unprofitable and forgetful hearer, so that, O Lord, tho' I have done thy work, yet it hath been so negligently that I may rather expect a curse than a blessing from thee. But, O God, who art rich in mercy and plenteous in redemption, mark not, I beseech thee, what I have done amiss; remember that I am but dust, and remit my transgressions, negligences & ignorances, and cover them all with the absolute obedience of thy dear Son, that those sacrifices which I have offered may be accepted by thee, in and for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ offered upon the cross for me; for his sake, ease me of the burden of my sins, and give me grace that by the call of the Gospel I may rise from the slumber of sin into the newness of life. Let me live according to those holy rules which thou hast this day prescribed in thy holy word; make me to know what is acceptable in thy holy word; make me to know what is acceptable in thy sight, and therein to delight, open the eyes of my understanding, and help me thoroughly to examine myself concerning my knowledge, faith and repentance, increase my faith, and direct me to the true object Jesus Christ the way, the truth and the life, bless O Lord, all the people of this land, from the highest to the lowest, particularly those whom thou has appointed to rule over us in church & state. continue thy goodness to me this night. These weak petitions I humbly implore thee to hear accept and ans. for the sake of thy Dear Son Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.



                              Stonewall Jackson

"Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me. That is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave."
Explorer and History Buff

I believe I am an explorer at heart. Like my kids I enjoy finding new things/places and learning about them. One such vacation that catered to my explorer side was to England. I explored, touched, and learned about places built hundreds of years ago. Something I found most fascinating was when I took communion in the crypt of a cathedral. Why others may find that spooky I enjoyed thinking what it was like to stand there and witness the different events that took place through out history. I went to a home that served its country well as not only a war time hospital but a secret hideout for a king. I read about hundreds of people who died on the very same floor that I was standing on. Morbid I know, but the energy in such a place was unbelievable.
My family was still living in England prior to 1690 so who knows if any of the family happened to live or pass through the places/towns that I visited.  
It is hard to ignore History when you Live in a town that prides itself on reliving history.

           Things and Places I Enjoy:

Winter Town: Aspen, CO
Place to relax with the kids: a South Carolina Island/Beach
Non-Alcoholic Drink: Sweet Tea
Get away: Scottsdale, Az.
Car: Corvette
Video Game: Carnival 
Color: Red
Syfy show: Stargate, Battle Star galactica, and Star Trek
Drama show: 24, CSI, NCIS, and The Unit
Song: Casting Crown 
Local Historical reenactments
Walking downtown Charleston 
Place to get away: Sullivan's Island beach
Place to feel free: anchored off the islands in my boat
What's on my Nightstand:
My Rock'n 3GS iphone, MacBook Pro , The Book of Common Prayer, the Bible...
Books I am trying to find
An original 1789 (first printed in 1790) Episcopal Book of Common Prayer
CookBook:
Settlement Cook Book of 1941
Note: I enjoy reading all sorts of books, but my all time favorites are old southern or Carolina cookbooks.
Historical:
I love how an old book (150+ year old not a reprint) can transport you back to a time long gone. I find myself wondering, what other people have owned this book.
A Carolina Housewife - 11/15/06
Fun Books:
The G.r.i.t.s. Guide to Life - 07/15/06
How to raise a lady - 08/10/07
How to raise a Gentleman - 08/10/07
Great Napkin Folding & Table Setting - 05/23/07