Lord, give me the wisdom to discover in each child his spark of divinity, the gift that You have given him, and through love and guidance nurture this spark into a glowing flame.

Let me not favor any one child at the expense of others. Let all be equally worthy of my devotion without regard to their intelligence, their religion, their race, or their wealth.

Let me teach a love of America by keeping ever alive her commitment to the greatest good for the greatest number in the belief that these children are Your greatest good and Your greatest number.

Lord, help! They're coming into the room right now, all thirty-two of them. Any small miracle will be greatly appreciated. Amen.