[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 21]
[Senate]
[Page 29295]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  O God, who is unsearchable in Your judgments and in Your ways past 
finding out, we experience awe before the mystery of Your being and 
confess that we can say nothing worthy of You. You decide the number of 
the stars, and call each one by name.
  Lord, You have given us the gift of this day, so please help us to 
use it for Your glory. Continue to keep us from the whispers of sin and 
teach us to act wisely.
  Guide our Senators in their deliberation. Keep their steps on Your 
path, and may they not waver from following You. Today, let our words, 
and even our thoughts, bring You pleasure. We love You, Lord, for You 
are our strength. We pray in Your loving Name. Amen.

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