[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 89 (Thursday, June 24, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H4895]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Dr. Keith Boone, Pastor, First United Methodist Church, 
Rockwall, Texas, offered the following prayer:
  O Lord God, You call us to do the right thing for the right reasons, 
that from sea to shining sea we may experience the joy of freedom, and 
the benefits of our labor.
  We are a Nation under You, O God, under Your grace and under Your 
judgment.
  We are a blessed Nation, but confess we squander many of the 
resources You so freely give us.
  May we live in such a way that our behaviors match our beliefs.
  Grant us courage to speak for those who are voiceless, to seek 
justice for the powerless, and to stand as a beacon of compassion 
before a dark and desperate world.
  May we be mindful and thankful for those whose sacrifice allows us an 
abundance of blessings.
  Above all, may we honor our heritage, embrace the present, and 
discern the future You would will for our Nation.
  In Your Holy name we pray. Amen.

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