[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 19]
[Senate]
[Page 25440]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Wondrous sovereign God, giver of every good and perfect gift, in this 
Thanksgiving season we express gratitude for Your many blessings. Thank 
You for military people in harm's way who sacrifice to keep us free. Be 
with their families during this season of gratitude. Thank You for 
emergency personnel who will work this Thanksgiving to keep America 
safe. Bless them with Your peace. Give prayerful mercies to the many 
who will journey to see loved ones.
  In these challenging times, Lord, rule our world by Your wise 
providence. Sustain our Senators, enabling them to leave a legacy of 
excellence. As you remind them of Your precepts, guide them with 
righteousness and integrity. You are our help and our shield, and we 
wait in hope for You. Amen

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