[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 21060]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Oh Lord, God of our Fathers. You are the God who is in heaven. You 
rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. Power and might are in Your 
hand, and no one can withstand You.--2 Chron. 20:6.
  We declare Your sovereign strength and confess that all decisions of 
rulers, kings, parliaments, and Senators ultimately serve Your will.
  Grant that these leaders may do just that. Bless them with faith and 
vision. Strengthen those who are weak. Heal those who are sick. 
Superintend the affairs of their families and finances. Quiet any 
fears. Remind them of Your unquenchable, unconditional love.
  Set the compass needle of our hearts on You. Affirm us when we seek 
Your will; forgive and correct us when we don't. Speak to us about the 
brevity of this life and the beauty of the next. And, most of all, 
prepare our souls for the moment we meet You face to face.
  By the source of mercy we pray. To You be the glory forever and ever. 
Amen.

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