[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 102 (Friday, July 29, 1994)]
[Senate]
[Page S]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Richard C. Halverson, D.D., offered the 
following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  * * * the Lord * * * said unto Abram * * * I will make of thee a 
great nation, and I will bless thee * * * and thou shalt be a blessing 
* * * and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.--Genesis 
12:1-3.
  Pray for the peace of Jerusalem * * *.--Psalm 122:6.
  God of Abraham, Isaac, and Ishmael, God of our fathers, as we 
listened to Prime Minister Rabin of Israel and King Hussein of Jordan 
speak at the joint meeting Tuesday morning, it was like a dream in 
which we were immersed in nearly 3,000 years of Biblical history. For 
more than 25 centuries, the Middle East has struggled with conflict. 
Now, two great leaders, in the presence of Congress, the Nation, and 
the world, join hands in a commitment to seek peace. Hallelujah!
  We were reminded, gracious God, that the three great monotheistic 
religions in history have vested interests in Jerusalem. Peace in 
Jerusalem is the precursor to peace in the world. And we pray for that 
peace. Grant wisdom and courage to the leaders of Israel, Jordan, 
Syria, and Palestine, and overrule every attempt that is made to 
frustrate their efforts for peace.
  We pray in the name of the Prince of Peace. Amen.

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