Thursday, June 13, 2013

Commencement Prayer - Richard R. Crocker



Richard R. Crocker, College  Chaplain
Commencement Invocation
June 9, 2013

On such a day, at such a moment,
our hearts are full of gratitude, sadness, and hope –

Gratitude for all the goodness that we have received from this place – for the love and support of friends, teachers, family, and colleagues;

Sadness for opportunities missed, the prospect of parting, and the painful absence of loved ones who are here only in spirit;

Hope – that our legacy will make Dartmouth a better place and that our work in the world will increase justice and compassion;

And so, Great God, source of all, in whom we live and move and have our being – we offer today our full hearts – our gratitude, sadness, and hope – in sighs too deep for words. Amen.

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