[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9232]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Dr. Cynthia L. Hale, Pastor, Ray of Hope Christian 
Church, Decatur, Georgia, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer of all life. In the 
words of the Psalmist, ``When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your 
hands, the moon and the stars which You have set in place, what is man 
and woman that You are mindful of them? You made them a little lower 
than the heavenly beings. You made them ruler over the works of Your 
hands.''
  God, You have given each of the persons assembled in this place the 
ability and the authority to govern this great Nation of ours. You have 
positioned them to set policy for the provision and protection of the 
people. You have designated these men and women to make decisions for 
the continued liberty and justice for all.
  Now, God, grant them wisdom. Give them the courage this day to govern 
with Your grace and for Your glory. Amen.

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