[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 20384]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  O God, who blesses us in ways we cannot number or describe, forgive 
us when we forget Your mercies. We thank You that in the shadow of Your 
wings we can find refuge. Thank You for filling our empty hands with 
good. Give us, today, a clearer vision of Your truth that we may do 
Your will.
  Lord, help us to tear down the walls of mistrust and suspicion that 
divide us and build bridges of unity and cooperation. May we remember 
the power of courtesy and civility. May our actions reinforce our 
words. Help us to be steadfast and unmovable in our resolve to make a 
positive impact on our world. We pray this in Your strong name. Amen.

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