[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17585]
[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 Lord, You are the source of every good and perfect gift. You 
are our light and salvation. We will not fear. Thank You for Your 
goodness and forgiveness. You abound in steadfast love to all who call 
on You. Lord, sustain us as we put our trust completely in You. Keep us 
from those who stir up strife and enable us to live in peace. Lord, You 
know the things that overpower us and You have heard our cries. Thank 
You for Your deliverance, for keeping our feet from falling.
  Bless our Senators and their staffs. May they walk before You in the 
light of life. Be gracious to them and gladden their spirits with Your 
eternal presence. Give them strength for this day's journey and 
surround them with Your favor. We pray this in Your powerful Name. 
Amen.

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