[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7207]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Almighty Father, we bow before Your majesty in thanksgiving and 
praise. Help us to remember always that all we have comes from You.
  Dear Lord, our thoughts and prayers this day rightly turn to the men 
and women of our military who are in harm's way. We implore You to 
watch over them and keep them safe. Watch over all civilians, too, 
Lord, and protect them from harm.
  We long for ``the tender compassion of our God'' so that ``the dawn 
from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in 
darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of 
peace.'' (Luke 1:78-79)
  Gracious God, grant Your wisdom and love to all men and women of good 
will, especially those who serve in this Senate. Be their constant 
guide. Show them Your goodness today.
  We ask this in Your Holy Name. Amen.

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