[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3819]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Dr. William J.P. Doubek III, National Chaplain, The 
American Legion, Washington, DC, offered the following prayer:
  Lord God. Holy Scripture teaches us, ``Every good and perfect gift is 
from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who 
does not change like shifting shadows.'' The men and women who serve 
this great Nation in this House are gifts to us from You. We thank You 
and praise You for their labor on behalf of these United States.
  As they study and debate various issues, illuminate them with wisdom 
from above. When they make decisions that affect our lives, cause them 
to be ever mindful of the trust we place in them. Use them to glorify 
You by bringing peace to our troubled planet.
  Please bless each branch of our government. Protect them in their 
travels. Watch over their families and loved ones in their absence. 
Supply them with time for rest and renewal. Make us all responsible 
citizens and neighbors.
  In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

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