[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 62 (Thursday, May 18, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H2761]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Chaplain Blan Maurice Stout, Jr., Office of the Army Chief of 
Chaplains, Arlington, Virginia, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, You dwell in lofty places, yet You also live in the 
hearts of those who are lowly in spirit. The greatness of Your person 
inspires our heart to worship, while the goodness of Your concern 
shapes our character to wholeness.
  As we align ourselves with Your nature, fling open the shuttered 
windows of our souls so that we may see beyond the walls of individual 
perspective and view this world, at least in part, as You do.
  As we remember our military, wipe the tears from the faces of broken-
hearted warriors who have lost beloved comrades. For the families of 
the fallen heroes, be a ``father to the orphan and husband to the 
widow.'' Encourage all who support them in this Congress, and we ask 
Your blessing on the military chaplaincy, whose courageous spirit and 
compassionate service provide for the free exercise of religion.
  In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

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