Reverend Thomas A. Kuhn
Church of the Incarnation
Centerville, OH
Date of Prayer: 05/04/2000
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Father in heaven, we are amazed at the many blessings You have given to us as a people. You love us so much that we are moved to call ourselves ‘‘One Nation under God.''
We know, however, that we are blessed so that we can be a reflection of Your love in this world. You made us a mighty Nation. May we always be gentle enough to lift up the fallen and ready always to protect those who are unable to defend themselves.
You made us a bountiful Nation. May we always share those blessings with the hungry, the homeless, those unable to care for themselves.
You gave all your children true freedom. May we always work to ensure that none of our brothers or sisters is enslaved by bigotry or prejudice.
We pray in a special way for those of your children who daily must face the terrors of war. Help those refugees of war that they may soon return to their homes in peace.
Much of what we are as a Nation has been entrusted to the Members of the People's House, the House of Representatives. Give them the vision and strength to work for the good of all people. Amen.
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