[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 24, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S9055]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Heavenly Father, You said in Proverbs 14:34 that righteousness of 
character exalts a Nation and that lack of it brings disgrace.
  Deliver this Nation from the poverty of a declining integrity, from 
the breaking down of ethics and morality. Infuse the economy of this 
Nation's soul with the blessed capital of richness in character.
  As a master engraver imprints a character into metal, would You 
imprint into the spiritual mettle of these Senators the wisdom and 
goodness necessary to guide this country. Give them the grace to 
overcome any approaching disgrace.
  As we look back at the Fathers of this Nation who were guided by Your 
sacred word, we can say, ``Well done.''
  As our descendants look back over the work being done here, let them 
be able to say, ``Well done,'' that we were guided by Your word.
  Bless our President and the men and women of this Senate with the 
wisdom, courage, and boldness to shun ridicule and take a stand for 
righteousness. And when all political and personal correctness is 
finally judged, let us hear You say ``Well done''--(Matt 25:21).
  In the Name of Jesus, the Christ, thanks for hearing this prayer. 
Amen.

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