[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 23]
[Senate]
[Page 31121]
[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 God, Who gives to us the swift and solemn trust of life, 
since we know not what a day will bring forth, we lift our hearts to 
You for wisdom and guidance. Take us above those habits that keep us 
from Your purposes and make us worthy stewards of Your world. Help us 
to make a real difference in these momentous times, improving the lives 
of humanity. Bless the Members of this body. May they remember to give 
You their burdens. Give them confidence that You will take care of each 
challenge. Keep these gifted leaders from slipping and falling. And 
force the enemies of freedom to retreat. Lord, let Your truth march on. 
Keep watch over this land we love, for You are the Lord Almighty. We 
pray this in Your triumphant Name. Amen.

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