Serenity Prayer

From Alcoholics Anonymous — Original 1939 Edition by Wilson, Bill & Smith, Dr. Bob
The Serenity Prayer asks God for serenity to accept what cannot be changed, courage to change what can, and wisdom to know the difference. It was adopted by AA from Reinhold Niebuhr around 1941–42.
Not in 1939 first edition

The Serenity Prayer was not yet in use by AA in 1939; it was discovered and adopted by the Fellowship around 1941.

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