[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17418]
[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 Spirit, thank You for Your steadfast love and Your unchanging 
mercy. Your wondrous deeds sustain us and Your compassion keeps us 
secure. Thank You for traveling mercies and for the shield of Your 
protection during the conventions. Remind us that true greatness comes 
through service. May we esteem others as better than ourselves.
  Bless our lawmakers today. Strengthen them in their challenging work 
of striving to find common ground. Protect them from strife and 
division as they seek unity for the good of our Nation and world.
  In a special way, comfort those who mourn in Russia and help those 
who face the challenges of nature in Florida. We pray also for the 
speedy and complete recovery of President Clinton. Lord, we treasure 
each other as these situations remind us of the fragility of life. 
Empower us all to trust You without wavering. We pray this in Your holy 
Name. Amen.

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