[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 72 (Thursday, June 8, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S5609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. I am very pleased today to have the prayer be 
given by our guest Chaplain from the great State of Michigan, Rev. 
Timothy Tuthill of the First United Methodist Church in Mason, MI.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty and Everlasting God, You created order out of chaos and have 
given us life and as we gather here today we are reminded of Your grace 
and trust in us all. Through Your wisdom, O God, You have shared out of 
Your abundance and gifted us with minds to think and a spirit to act. 
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our country as elected 
leaders and servants. Guide our elected officials as they debate and 
discern and may our Senators seek Your great counsel and be mindful of 
the needs of our communities, States, country, and world.
  In this time, let us be ready to stand firm and be guided by the 
principles that led the Founders of our country to pursue liberty and 
justice for all. Continue to be with all those who are in harm's way 
today and guide our Nation and world as we continue to look for 
peaceful ways to resolve conflict near and far. We ask this and all 
things in your Holy Name. Amen.

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