[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 71 (Thursday, June 4, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S5583]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  Let us pray:
  Father, You have declared in Your word that, ``Blessed is the nation 
whose God is the Lord.''--Psalms 33:12. So, Lord, we realize that You 
are the only Supreme and Sovereign God, and we thank You for the 
blessing of living in a nation that is predicated upon a strong, Godly 
heritage. May we ever be cognizant of the fact that it is Your grace 
and Your mercy that have blessed our Nation to become a symbol of 
freedom, prosperity, and justice.
  We are admonished in the Book of Romans that, ``the authorities that 
be are ordained of God.''--Romans 13:1. Therefore, Lord, we thank You 
for this governing body of the United States of America, we thank You, 
Lord, the men and women You have chosen to help lead our Nation. 
Father, we pray and intercede for the Senators who have convened here 
today, seeking Your guidance and will for our country. We pray in the 
name of the Lord that You will release a spirit of harmony throughout 
this session. Grant them Godly wisdom, knowledge, understanding, 
discretion, and courage. Cause their wills to concede to Your will. Let 
Your vision become their vision and Your desires their desires. By 
doing so, Lord, we are assured that our Nation will continue to live 
out and fulfill the true meaning of its calling.
  We ask these blessings in the Name of our Lord. Amen, and Amen.
  Mr. HELMS addressed the Chair.

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