[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14443]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Eternal God, grant us the ability to face this new day with faith and 
optimism. Empower the men and women of this respected Senate with 
strength to live and labor with sincerity of purpose. Enable them to be 
of good courage in moments of adversity and endow them with fortitude 
to fulfill their daily tasks. Bless our revered Senators with vigor of 
body and health of mind. Bless them with the power to face the 
challenge of leadership with valor.
  Bless our country, the United States of America, and shield its 
inhabitants from every enemy and danger. Help our Senators guard the 
liberties we hold sacred. Grant that our country will serve as an 
inspiring light for liberty loving people throughout the world. Inspire 
our Senators to help create a world of freedom, equality, and justice 
for all.
  Lord, teach us to walk along the path of life with faith in Thee and 
trust in Thy wisdom. In the words of the poet, grant me ``the courage 
to change the things I can change, the serenity to accept those I 
cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference''. Amen.

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