[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 22940]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  O God, our protector, mountains melt in Your presence and islands 
shout for joy. We praise You because Your ways are just and true. You 
know our hearts and minds like an open book. Thank You for the security 
we have in You. When all around us seems destined for disaster, You 
alone remain our rock and refuge.
  Lead our national and international leaders on the right road and 
give them strength for the journey. Keep them safe as You provide them 
with the patience to wait for Your harvest. Save them from the plots of 
evil and from the enemies of freedom. Give them the courage to speak 
for justice.
  Give us the grace to love and pray even for those who hurt and wrong 
us. We pray this in Your holy Name. Amen.

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