Howard Thurman (1899 -1981) was an American author, philosopher, theologian, mystic, educator and civil rights leaders.  He played a leading role in many social justice movements and organizations of the twentieth century.   He was a mentor to many in the civil rights movement including Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground

Let us pray:

Open unto me-light for my darkness.
Open unto me-courage for my fear.
Open unto me-hope for my despair.
Open unto me-peace for my turmoil.
Open unto me-joy for my sorrow.
Open unto me-strength for my weakness.
Open unto me-wisdom for my confusion.
Open unto me-forgiveness for my sins.
Open unto me-love for my hates.
Open unto me-thy Self for my self.
Lord, Lord, open unto me. Amen.

– Howard Thurman, (1899-1981)