[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 103 (Thursday, June 22, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H6203]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend David Sievert, pastor, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 
Janesville, WI, offered the following prayer:
  Heavenly Father, God of Nations, God of Peace:
  We thank You for the men and women You have given our Nation in the 
past, leaders who ``pledged their lives, their fortunes and their 
sacred honor'' that we may enjoy ``life, liberty and the pursuit of 
happiness.''
  Since the care of many must ever rest on the shoulders of the few, 
strengthen the leaders of our land and especially of this House of 
Representatives. Help them work for the common good. Make them 
conscious of their privilege and trust. Give them wisdom, courage, and 
resolution. Point out to them Your way.
  Let the deliberations of those serving here this day speed the cause 
of justice and peace in our land and throughout the world; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


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