[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 18497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Spirit of God, from generation to generation, people of faith speak 
of Your greatness. You sit enthroned in majesty. Your glory covers all 
the Earth. Thank You for the strength You give to all who love You and 
for the blessings You bestow upon America.
  Today, we join with our Jewish Senators and staff in celebrating Rosh 
Hashanah, ``the head of the year.'' As we joyously recall the creation 
of the world, we ask that You would stir us to repentance and bring us 
into a closer relationship with You.
  Bless all of our Senators and their staffs. May their words and deeds 
honor You. Guide them in righteous paths that will keep our Nation 
strong. Equip them to conduct the work of freedom with justice and 
humility. Give them the contentment that comes from knowing and serving 
You. We pray in Your majestic Name. Amen.

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