[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 77 (Thursday, June 15, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S5903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Today's prayer will be offered by our 
guest Chaplain, Rev. H. Kenneth Dutille of Swans Island Atlantic 
Baptist Church in Swans Island, ME.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  O God of grace and glory, we turn to Thee today for motivation, 
guidance, and inspiration. Before we turn to today's challenges and 
opportunities, we would thank You for these few moments of prayer and 
meditations of heart.
  Grant us greatness of spirit, to see Your all-encompassing view of 
the many traditions and customs from which we come.
  The task before us is daunting; we need always to look upon the 
Almighty for understanding, wisdom, knowledge, and strength. May we be 
granted this day and in the days that lie ahead clear insight into the 
many problems and troubles that our great Nation faces.
  Bless, O God, our Senators. They serve our Nation with poise and 
pride. Empower each to fulfill today's manifold responsibilities with 
courage and grace.
  For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and 
forever. Amen.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Thank you very much, Reverend Dutille.

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