[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 14]
[Senate]
[Page 19403]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  O God our King, You deserve our praise. Because of Your great mercy 
we approach Your throne today. You delight in righteousness and 
manifest Your mercy to those who keep their eyes on You. Thank You that 
each difficulty is an opportunity to see Your work, for You always 
bring us through trouble to a place of abundance.
  Bless the Members of this body. Give them the wisdom to live at peace 
with each other and with You. Rescue them from discouragement and 
inspire them with hope. Bring them safely through the complex 
challenges of today and tomorrow, for You are their protection from 
life's storms.
  Protect America from the traps of its enemies and keep this Nation 
strong. Bless this land with peace and happiness, as we celebrate each 
day as a gift from You.
  We pray in Your powerful Name. Amen.

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