[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 3985]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, the supply and supplier of every good and perfect gift, 
the author and finisher of our faith, we pause now, O God, to 
acknowledge Your matchless goodness, greatness, and grace. We ask Your 
blessings upon the distinguished Members of the Senate and their 
families. We decree and declare that no weapon formed against them 
shall prosper. And we pray, O Lord, that You will continue to grant 
them inner peace, outer protection, and power from on high.
  As this great country deals with the uncertainty abroad and 
occasional unpredictability here at home, we find grace, peace, and 
comfort in knowing that You are a very present help in the time of 
trouble. Grant the Senators wisdom, discernment, and insight that they 
will draft and pass legislation which will make America and the world a 
better place tomorrow than it is today. We reverence and adore You, and 
we bless Your holy name. Let all who agree say Amen.

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