...prayer, requested by the very Congress that drafted the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment: Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge...providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor, and Whereas both Houses...

...by its language, which is as follows: — 1446 A National Thanksgiving "Whereas, It is the duty 01 all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and "Whereas, Both Houses...