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1942 RELIGION / DEFENCE: World War 2: National Day of Prayer on Third anniversary of the war
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1:43Now PlayingDate: 1st September 1942
Location: ST. PAUL'S, LONDON, ENGLAND LAMBETH PALACE, ENGLAND LAMBERT PALACE, ENGLAND
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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GV Canterbury Cathedral... LIBRARY NO. 12112
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GV St. Pauls' surrounded by wreckage... BOMB DAMAGE IN LONDON.
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GV Archbishop of Canterbury and Choir in Lambert Palace. LV Choir. LV Archbishop praying.
Sound Effects. LV archbishop praying. "Oh God our father, we pray thee to bless our nation and its allies. Guide our King and all who bear rule in the united nation. Be with our sailors, soldiers and airmen, upholding their courage. Be with all war workers and with our whole people, keeping them steadfast to the end. Look instantly upon all who suffer, especially those oppressed by the enemy and speedily establish justice, peace and goodwill among the nations. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen."
SV Archbishop speaking... "And may the Blessing of God be upon you and all for whom we have now prayed, now and for ever more. Amen.
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GOOD SCENES. SV Archbishop speaking. CU Archbishop speaking.
SOUND EFFECTS. SV Archbishop speaking..."cannot really pray unless we really mean..."
CU Side Archbishop speaking. "The King has called us to observe today as a National
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