[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 14050]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Lord, shed upon any darkness in our souls the bright light of Your 
wisdom; that this body may be enlightened and serve You with purity of 
intention.
  Monday marks the beginning of another week of work. Bless the work of 
this Senate, all its Members and all who assist them in their noble 
endeavor to serve this Nation.
  May the very desire to serve You, in the Spirit of truth and justice, 
be so pleasing in Your sight that You accomplish great deeds in and 
through Your people.
  Let our greatness be measured by You and You alone. Help us to never 
settle for less or live by any other standard than what You expect of 
us.
  With You as our source of inspiration, our work will be sanctified 
and our interaction with others laudable.
  With You as our judge, all hesitancy will be set aside and every 
accomplishment will give You glory now and forever.
  Amen.

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