[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 28103]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  God of might and miracles, You are our protection and defense. You 
are our shelter and savior. You give daily victories to those who trust 
You. Because of You, our Nation continues to be blessed, for Your 
greatness is beyond understanding.
  Thank You for Your kindness, for being slow to anger and full of 
constant love. Meet the needs of our Senators as they seek to serve 
humanity. Be near to them as they weigh important evidence and guide 
their thoughts.
  Show us Your compassion and hear our prayers. Protect all who love 
Your name and fill us with Your joy. We pray this in Your merciful 
name. Amen.

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