[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 19, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S2261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain, the Reverend Paul E. Lavin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Let us join millions of our fellow citizens and millions of others in 
faith communities around the world who today honor the memory of 
Joseph, spouse of Mary, Foster father and faithful guardian of Jesus. 
We listen to the words of Scripture which he surely found a support in 
his life, from the Book of Wisdom (10:10-11).

Wisdom, when the just man was in flight, guided him in direct ways,
Showed him the Kingdom of God and gave him the knowledge of holy 
    things;
She prospered him in his labors and made abundant the fruit of his 
    works.

  Let us pray:
  Good and gracious God, give the men and women of this Senate and give 
their staffs the inspiration to listen carefully to Your word here, in 
their homes, and in their own faith communities; support them when they 
experience doubts and fears; and embolden them to live their lives in 
response to Your word, and ultimately to be obedient to Your word, as 
was Joseph. Guide these Senators by Your wisdom, support them by Your 
power, and keep them faithful to all that is true, glory and praise to 
You forever and ever. Amen.

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