[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 21854]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal Lord God, who has blessed this great land, September 11, 
2001, changed the way so many view life, liberty, and love. We learned 
that life is fragile and the future must never be taken for granted. 
You reminded us that freedom is not free and that liberty is a precious 
gift. As we remember the courage and sacrifices of the many heroes and 
heroines, teach us to live our lives for others. Remind us to devote 
ourselves to causes that will live beyond our years. Lead our Senators 
today, that they will be Your instruments. Watch over our land and help 
us not to put our trust in human might but in the unfolding of Your 
loving providence. We pray this in Your strong Name. Amen.

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