karen hallett, the united states army, new york. the chaplain: for those of all faiths who would join me, i ask you to rise. i'm reading from the book of exodus. moses said to the lrd -- lord, you have been telling me lead these people, but you have not let me know who you will send me. teach me your ways so i may know you and continue to find favor with you. remember that this nation is your people. the lord replied, my presence will go with you and i will give you rest. then moses said to him, if your presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here. how will anyone know that you are pleased with me and with your people unless you go with us? what else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth? and the lord said to moses, i will do the very thing you asked, because i am pleased with you and i know you by name, and then moses said, now, lord, show me your glory, and this, o lord, is our prayer. we do not come seeking your blessing. today, we come seeking you. we invite you to be