[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 61 (Thursday, May 14, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S4845]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain, Rabbi Sidney Guthman, of V.A. Medical Center, 
Long Beach, CA, offered the following prayer:
  Our God and God of our ancestors, we ask Your blessings for our 
country, for its government, for its leaders and advisors, and for all 
who exercise just and rightful authority.
  Creator of all flesh, bless all the inhabitants of our land with Your 
Spirit. May citizens of all races and creeds forge a common bond in 
true harmony to banish all hatred and bigotry and to safeguard the 
ideals and free institutions which are the pride and glory of our 
Nation.
  May this land under Your Providence be an influence for good 
throughout the world, uniting all people in peace and freedom and 
helping to fulfill the vision of Your prophet: ``Nation shall not lift 
up sword against nation, neither shall they experience war anymore.''--
Isaiah 2:4.
  Sovereign of the universe, may it be Your will that our land should 
be a blessing to all the inhabitants of the globe. Cause friendship and 
freedom to dwell among all peoples. Vouchsafe unto us, O Lord, wisdom 
equal to our strength and courage equal to our responsibilities, to the 
end that our Nation may lead the world in the advancement and 
fulfillment of human welfare.
  May all nations become aware of their common unity and may all the 
peoples of the world be united in the bonds of brotherhood before You, 
Father of all. ``All those who trust in the Lord will renew their 
strength.''--Isaiah 40:31.
  May this be our will, and let us say Amen.

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