[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18018]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  Infinite Spirit, You made heaven and Earth, the sea and all that is 
in them. Thank You for Your gracious righteousness that is the same 
yesterday, today, and forever. Help us to find rest and peace in You. 
Loose us from the chains of addictions that prevent us from doing Your 
will. Remind us of the foolishness of seeking security apart from You. 
Make us a righteous Nation so that You will be our shelter and shield. 
Bless the Members of this body. Help them in the making of laws to 
execute justice for the oppressed and to set the captives free. Protect 
them in their work and keep them from those things that lead to ruin.
  Today we pause to remember the victims of September 11. Comfort their 
families and friends and continue to be the shield of protection for 
America; for You are our rock and our Redeemer. Amen.

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