[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 2 (Thursday, January 6, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S35]
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, ruler of all nature, thank You for the gift of life 
and for the opportunity to invest in freedom. As electoral college 
votes are counted today, increase our gratitude for this great land.
  Infuse the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of 
Government with strength to meet the challenges of our time. Remind our 
leaders that humility precedes honor and that service is the litmus 
test of greatness.
  Continue to bless those who seek to relieve the suffering of the 
tsunami victims. Help them to remember that they are doing Your work 
and reward them from the bounty of Your love. We pray in Your strong 
Name. Amen.

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