[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 116 (Thursday, September 23, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S9539]
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 Lord God, You are our hiding place. You alone are our mighty 
rock and fortress. Thank You for providing us with shelter from life's 
storms and for making us Your children. Teach us to serve and honor 
You.
  Strengthen our Senators and give them inward peace. Infuse them with 
the wisdom that strives for faithfulness. Let that faithfulness so 
energize them that harmony will overcome discord. May the effects of 
this unity be felt in our Nation, inspiring people to seek for common 
ground.
  Bless and protect America. Make it a land that provides freedom's 
lamp to our world. Sustain our military and provide for its needs, 
according to Your glorious riches and power. We pray this in Your Holy 
Name. Amen.

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