[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S9657]
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 our shield, the giver of victory and honor, shine on us with 
Your kindness and bring us the rich harvest of joy. Lord, through many 
dangers You have brought us and we would not be guilty of ingratitude. 
Thank You for the catastrophes that haven't happened, for the unseen 
angels who have guarded our land and those we love. Help us to remember 
that all efforts to defend ourselves will fail without Your sovereign 
will and loving providence. May we not place our trust only in our 
ingenuity and courage, but instead lean on You, the Lord our God.
  Today guide us with Your gentle spirit and lead us to right paths. 
Bless our lawmakers. May they trust You completely and permit You to 
clear the road ahead. Train them in Your school of humility so they 
will walk safely and never stumble. Give them the wisdom to obey Your 
teachings so they will live long and prosper.
  We pray this in Your Holy Name. Amen.

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