[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 24 (Thursday, March 7, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S1621]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Eternal Father, from differing ways we come to this Senate Chamber in 
manifold thoughts, hopes, and fears, but together we join our hearts as 
one to ask that You hear our humble prayers:
  God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, You have brought us 
thus far on our way; cast Your shadow of love upon this Senate. Lord, 
grant us guidance that we may not betray our stewardship, neither 
mistaking the nature of our obligations nor taking for granted our 
charge. As we perform our sworn duty, may we stand with You, work for 
You, and bear with You the heavy yoke of righteousness and truth.
  Father, our petition today is that You will bless the trailblazers 
who have paved the way and laid the foundation of our great Nation. 
Lord, alone we are not worthy but we can do all things through Him who 
strengthens us. Lord, we don't know what tomorrow holds, but we know 
the hand that holds tomorrow. Please keep us forever in the path we 
pray, so all people may share the reality of one nation under God, with 
liberty and justice for all.
  God bless America.
  Amen.

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