[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 95 (Wednesday, July 20, 1994)]
[Senate]
[Page S]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest chaplain, the Reverend Dr. Samuel G. Hines, Third Street 
Church of God, Washington, DC, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  Almighty and eternal God, ruler of heaven and Earth, giver and 
sustainer of life, accept our praise for Your goodness and loving 
kindness in dealing with all Your people and particularly with this 
Nation where we enjoy so many of Your special blessings.
  Hear now the prayers of Your servants who pause today to humbly 
acknowledge You as Lord of all. Hold in the embrace of Your love and 
the security of Your providence these who have been chosen and called 
to work together to fulfill the promises and hope of the good life for 
our children, the aged, and all persons in between. Give us wisdom in 
the framing of policy, making of laws, and the general oversight of the 
welfare of this Nation.
  May justice prevail in this Chamber. Grant that compassion for the 
poor, the needy, the homeless, and all the underprivileged will become 
an overwhelming concern in the hearts of the men and women who serve 
here in Your will and at the people's pleasure. Grant that each and 
every one of our leaders may experience healing for their own personal 
wounds and deliverance from all that would hinder them in their service 
or diminish their effectiveness. Strengthen their faith so that the 
glorious visions with which they come to this place of privilege and 
responsibility shall never be lost or dimmed by tears or any kind of 
discouragement.
  As we are aware of the eyes of the world fixed upon the words and 
deeds that come from this place, remind us that the eyes of the eternal 
God are also upon us. May the right clues and signals be sent from this 
Senate with the promise of prosperity and peace for all. Unify us and 
make us agents of reconciliation.
  Be now in today's session, for this is a new and special day. Light 
up our hearts and our faces with the radiance of Your glory and help us 
to bring every thought, every word, and every act into captivity to 
Your will and purpose.
  In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

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