[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7176]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  God of grace and God of mercy, You first loved us. You paid the debt 
for our transgressions that we might experience reconciliation. Lord, 
thank You for rescuing us from ourselves and for the power You give us 
daily to live victoriously.
  You alone are worthy to receive power, riches, wisdom, might, honor, 
glory, and blessing. Nothing is accidental or incidental with You, for 
You are the author and finisher of our faith.
  Be near our Senators today as they serve our Nation and freedom's 
cause. Reveal Yourself to them as they strive to make right decisions 
about complex issues. Empower each of us to move into the future with 
faith in the wisdom of Your providence.
  Lord, bless our military people who daily sacrifice for freedom. We 
pray also for our enemies, as You have commanded us to do. Hasten the 
day when peace shall reign. We pray this in Your holy name. Amen.

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