[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 109 (Friday, June 30, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S9479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  Father of liberty, as we begin this Fourth of July weekend and recess 
time, we praise You for our Founding Fathers who received from You the 
strength and courage to claim their inalienable right to be free and 
drafted the Declaration of Independence. You gave them victory in a 
just revolution and placed in their hearts the American dream. We join 
our voices with these gallant heroes of liberty in confessing total 
dependence on You. We know that You are the Author of the glorious 
vision that gave birth to our beloved Nation.
  Through the years we have learned that freedom is not free. It must 
be cherished, defended, and fought for at high cost. We thank You for 
the brave men and women who have given their lives in the cause of 
freedom and justice. Today, help us to be willing to pay the cost of 
freedom as we lead our Nation. We give You our minds, hearts, and 
energy as we grapple with the issues of moving this Nation forward in 
keeping with Your vision. As the fireworks explode in the sky in our 
Fourth of July celebrations, implode in our hearts a new burst of 
patriotism and commitment. God, empower the women and men of this 
Senate and bless America. In Your holy name. Amen.


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