[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 19, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H6513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Rev. James David Ford, D.D., offered the following 
prayer:
  When we see violence in any form, O God, we cringe and are appalled. 
And when we see violence against our places of worship, we can despair 
and lose hope for there is madness about. Yet, O loving and gracious 
God, You would have all people of good will persevere in peace and be 
open to the healing and reconciliation that builds community and 
respect. May Your Spirit, O God, that can accomplish what we cannot, be 
with those who hurt and may each person speak and work and give in ways 
that promote justice and peace. Amen.

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