[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18084]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Gracious God of all, we have heard glorious things about Your 
goodness. Let Your glory be over all the Earth. Our hearts make melody 
to You because of Your exceeding greatness. Thank You for Your 
faithfulness that endures forever. Today, give us steadfast hearts that 
we may honor You with our lives.
  Be near to our Senators, giving them a powerful awareness of Your 
presence. Empower them in their labors to heal broken hearts and to 
bind the wounds of the oppressed. Remind them of the importance of 
reverential awe, for You take pleasure in those who delight in doing 
Your will.
  We lift to You again our Nation's military, asking that You will use 
it as an instrument of peace in our world. Lord, grant us wisdom and 
courage for the living of these days. We pray this in the Name of the 
Prince of Peace. Amen.

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