[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 19]
[House]
[Page 26993]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Johnny L. Green, Senior Pastor, Bethel Assembly of God, 
Savage, Maryland, offered the following prayer:
  O Lord, I stand before You this afternoon in this prestigious place; 
a place where decisions are made and honor is given; a place where 
discussions and debates are challenged and recommendations are 
forwarded; yes, Lord, in this place. In this home of the free and land 
of the brave, Your Word tells us to ``make prayers, intercession, and 
thanksgiving for those in authority, for this pleases You.'' I offer 
that prayer today. For this opportunity to pray for our Nation, its 
leaders, and our people, I give You thanks. For each man and woman 
chosen to lead in the directing of this Nation, would You provide 
wisdom and guidance for them to perform it? May each Representative 
here truly acknowledge and seek Your grace in every decision they make. 
For it is by Your grace that I stand here today and proclaim ``How 
Great Thou Art.'' Lord, please bless America. Amen.

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