[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 45 (Friday, March 10, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S3761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Richard C. Halverson, D.D., offered the 
following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love 
God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.--Romans 8:28.
  Eternal God, Ruler of history, Governor of the nations, we are 
unspeakably grateful for the political system inherited from those who 
founded this Nation. We thank Thee for their faith in a Creator God, 
the equality of all humans, and the conviction that the Creator endowed 
His creatures with inalienable rights which Government was to secure, 
receiving its authority from the consent of the governed.
  In a day of instantaneous communication universally, the words and 
actions of national leadership are observed by the people as they are 
being said and done--instantly. Not uncommonly, they are misunderstood, 
or seen and heard out of context, which breeds misunderstanding, anger, 
and cynicism.
  Mighty God, encourage Your servants to recover the vision of our 
founders, to seek wisdom from the Scriptures, and the guidance of God. 
May Thy blessing rest upon every person who labors so tirelessly in 
this vortex of rapid information through press, radio, and television. 
Cover their families with Your grace and love and protection, and 
remind them as often as necessary that, though they sought their 
office, their position has been ordained of God.
  Gracious Father, thank you for the privilege of serving Your servants 
for all these years.
  In the name of Jesus, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Amen.

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