[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 39 (Thursday, April 7, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S3341]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  Let us pray.
  O God, the Source and Giver of all wisdom, whose will is good and 
gracious, and whose law is truth, we pray that You so guide and bless 
the Congress of this Nation, and especially the United States Senate, 
that they enact such laws as shall be according to Your will.
  Grant them the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice, so that with 
clear minds and steadfast purpose they may faithfully serve in their 
offices. And we pray that the people of this Nation support their 
elected officials with understanding and encouragement.
  May those assembled here always be conscious of the needs of those 
persons under their care, and may they always have the courage to do 
what is right.
  Finally, we ask that You instill Your Spirit in the body of those 
here that they may have the strength to accomplish the tasks before 
them this day and throughout the session.
  This we ask in Your Name.
  Amen.

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