[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 15923]
[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 brings unity from division and order from chaos, the Earth 
belongs to You and the universe is Your throne.
  With one voice we offer You praise and thanksgiving. Empower people 
everywhere to seek and find You.
  Sustain the Members of our Nation's legislative branch with Your 
presence and wisdom. Guide them on the safe road that they may be 
instruments of Your glory. Help them to restrain the wrong and 
encourage the good in a world challenged by evil.
  Bless our military and all who fight for freedom. Comfort those who 
mourn.
  We give thanks to You today, our Maker, Nourisher, Guardian, 
Governor, Healer, Benefactor, and Protector.
  Amen.

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