[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13470]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  Wondrous Sovereign of the sea, land, and air, at Your command, oceans 
and rivers flow and flowers blossom. Mountains and hills tremble in 
Your presence. Be exalted, O God, among the nations.
  Bless America. Illuminate its path through the night with Your divine 
light. Bless these gifted Senators to whom You have delegated the 
challenging responsibility of governmental service. May they exercise 
their authority responsibly. Help them to be faithful stewards of Your 
blessings. Remind them that they possess nothing of value that they 
have not received, for every good gift comes from You. Protect all who 
put their trust in You, particularly the members of our military. Help 
those whom You have set upon the sure foundation of Your loving-
kindness.
  We pray this in the Name of the One who lives and reigns with You now 
and forever.
  Amen.

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