[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 44 (Thursday, April 14, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S3609]
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, who can test our thoughts and examine our hearts, look within 
our leaders today and remove anything that will hinder Your Providence. 
Replace destructive criticism with kindness and humility. Give to our 
Senators a wisdom that will bring unity and respect. Help them to 
commit the labors of this day to You, knowing they can trust You to 
provide help when they need it most.
  Be merciful and bless each of us. May Your face shine with favor upon 
those who love You, as You unleash Your saving power in our world.
  Help us to do with our might that which lies to our hands so that we 
may fight the good fight and at the end receive the crown which You 
will award to those who have been faithful.
  This we ask in Your holy Name. Amen.

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