[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 127 (Wednesday, August 2, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S11127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest chaplain, Father Stephen Leva, St. Ann Church, Arlington, 
VA, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  Almighty and eternal God: You have revealed Your glory to all 
nations. God of power and might, wisdom and justice, through You, 
authority is rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment is 
decreed. Assist with Your spirit of counsel and fortitude these women 
and men that they may be blessed with an abundance of wisdom and right 
judgment. May they encourage due respect for virtue; execute the law 
with justice and mercy; and seek the good of all the people of the 
United States.
  Let the light of Your divine wisdom direct their deliberations and 
shine forth in all proceedings and laws framed for our rule and 
government. May they seek to preserve peace, promote civic happiness, 
and continue to bring us the blessings of liberty and equality. We 
likewise commend to Your unbounded mercy all the citizens of the United 
States; that they may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the 
observance of Your law. May we be preserved in union and that peace 
which the world cannot give; and, after enjoying the blessings of this 
life, be admitted to those which are eternal. In Your holy name. Amen.

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