[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 84 (Thursday, June 17, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S6911]
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.
  O God, who is the strength of our lives. Let us live to tell of Your 
wondrous works. How magnificent are Your acts, O Lord. How deep are all 
Your thoughts. You will not give Your glory to another, for You are 
omnipotent. Help us to endure the discipline of Your loving correction. 
Empower us to decrease, so that Your spirit may increase in our lives.
  Bless our lawmakers today. Give them an eternal perspective on the 
myriad issues they face. Renew their minds with truth and sharpen their 
skills in each important area of living. Bless the members of their 
staffs who labor into the evenings for freedom's cause.
  Bring healing to the sick and comfort to those who mourn. Inspire us 
all to sow bountifully that we may reap bountifully. Blessed be Your 
Name forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to You. Amen.

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