| Prayers By Congress For America Defending America's Principles of Independence and Liberty Join The Committee of Correspondence |
U.S. House of Representatives 08/02/2001
107th Congress, 1st Session
Reverend George G. McDearmon
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
O Lord God, the solitary, living God of creation, providence and
redemption, Thou art great in wisdom, power and grace. Who
would not fear Thee, O King of the nations? Indeed it is Thy
due, our Judge, Lawgiver and King.
We thank You for making and preserving us a Nation and for
our heritage of liberty in law. By the person and work of our
Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, forgive us of our sins whereby
we have failed our heritage, violated Your Law and forgotten
You.
Knowing that You establish all authority, may we prove faithful
stewards of our solemn trust. May we be God–fearing men and
women of moral courage and integrity. May we serve with a
selfless, principled commitment to our Constitution and to the
public good. May we wisely govern ourselves and the Nation.
O triune God, we petition for Your guardian presence for all who
serve in the Armed Forces of the United States. Crown their
endeavors with success. God of all comfort, strengthen those
grieving over the loss of loved ones who served aboard USS
Cole. May the "Determined Warrior" again ply the oceans in
their memory and our defense.
We pray in the meritorious name of Jesus Christ, the Captain of
salvation. Amen.
Reverend George G. McDearmon
Ballston Lake Baptist Church
Ballston Lake, NY
