[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S1703]
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.
  God eternal, we are but transient creatures longing for permanence in 
the midst of mortality. Yet You made yourself known to us in countless 
ways. Give us faith to see beyond this life and embrace the hope of 
immortality.
  Make each of us instruments of Your great providence as we strive to 
bring peace to those in conflict. So move that the work done by our 
Nation's lawmakers brings the breaking of arrows, the shattering of 
spears, and the cessation of conflict. God of the ages, slow our hectic 
lives so we may hear Your still small voice.
  And now Lord, as we prepare to honor Presidents Washington and 
Lincoln this coming weekend, we give You thanks for blessing this 
Nation with such faithful leaders. President Washington's sacrificial 
service in a time of great need and President Lincoln's courage in 
facing tragic obstacles reflect the wisdom that comes from an 
unwavering faith in Your sovereign grace. God bless this land. We pray 
in Your Holy Name. Amen.

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