[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8182]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Glory and praise to You, Lord God of heaven and earth. You give us 
life that we may know, love, and serve You here and now. We are to find 
and to show goodness and truth in this often troubled but beautiful 
world.
  You are the maker and lover of peace. Protect us from all anxiety. 
Keep us and our military safe from the weapons and the hatred of others 
in this time of war. Help our wounds continue to heal, that the United 
States of America may lead the world with new freedom through this new 
millennium, which has begun with such strife.
  The eyes of many are on bombs dropping on a city far away. But 
because we are human, our vision is often clouded. Help us also to see 
the explosive power of Your divine blessings in our lives, so that we 
may respond with lives of service and love.
  Father, may these Senators and all who work for peace, security, and 
the common good find satisfaction in their work for the progress of 
peoples. There is urgency in our prayers these days, Lord. Show us the 
way to the fullness of life. Teach us again. Amen.

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