[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 14765]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Michael O. Canady, Director, Missions and Ministries 
Division, Louisiana Baptist Convention, Alexandria, Louisiana, offered 
the following prayer:
  Almighty God, Creator and Sustainer of the universe, how great and 
how majestic is Your Name in all the Earth. We give thanks to You for 
the gift of life and for Your loving grace that enables us to enjoy 
Your presence each day.
  Heavenly Father, we thank You for President Bush, Vice President 
Cheney, the Cabinet, Members of the House of Representatives and their 
families. We ask Your divine blessings upon each of them as they give 
direction to our country. Give them wisdom, strength, and courage to 
accomplish the task of leading our great Nation.
  Lord, we ask You to bless our soldiers and members of the Armed 
Forces that are in harm's way. Please watch over them with Your 
protective hand and give them courage to face each day with resolve and 
strength, and bless their families with Your daily presence and love.
  Father, we give thanks unto You, for You are good and Your mercy 
endures forever. How majestic is Your Name in all the Earth.
  Amen.

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