[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 28 (Monday, March 8, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S2255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal Spirit who dwells in contrite hearts, we marvel that You care 
for our small planet. Your gifts come generously each morning and Your 
providence encourages us. Make this a week when we cheer downtrodden 
spirits and bring a sense of community to lonely hearts. Help us during 
this week to do Your will on Earth and to glorify You by our words and 
actions.
  Give heaven's peace to our Senators, who must labor with turbulent 
forces surrounding them. Deliver them from ungodly pride and ungenerous 
judgments. As they grapple with complex issues, shower them with Your 
wisdom and give them a determination to do what is right. Use each of 
us to advance Your kingdom of goodwill on Earth. We pray this in Your 
precious Name. Amen.

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