[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 46 (Monday, April 18, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S3767]
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 causes our hearts to overflow with beautiful thoughts, You 
are so glorious, so majestic. We think of the gifts of life, of love, 
of meaningful work. We think of the blessings of the gift of 
friendship, of family, of fertile fields. We think of the power of Your 
throne which endures forever and ever. Grant that these beautiful 
thoughts will be transformed into loving service to those who need it 
most. Inspire our Senators to labor for a harvest that will transform 
lives and provide a shield for freedom. Teach them to disagree without 
being disagreeable and to safeguard friendships regardless of the 
issues. May they seek to understand before being understood. Make them 
quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. Give them the wisdom 
to love what is right and hate what is wrong. May their work so honor 
Your name that nations will praise You forever. We pray this in Your 
blessed Name.
  Amen.

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