[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 78 (Thursday, May 11, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H4797]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Richard A. Rhoades, Friedens Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Gibsonville, NC, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, as You have created a world so lush and wonderful and 
placed us here to both care for and enjoy it, guide this Nation as a 
people to consciously respect and care for one another and for all that 
exists. Bless this body, set apart by the people, to faithfully steward 
and guide the activities of the United States of America. Empower the 
leaders to use their gifts to the fullest, and enable their staff 
members to perform their tasks with excellence. Comfort these Your 
servants through the demands and stresses of their positions. And help 
all of our Nation's citizens to join in working together for universal 
peace and for the good of each other and of the world. Amen.

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