[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 8781]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Precious Lord, we thank You for Your absolute holiness and justice, 
for You are the sovereign Judge of the universe. We praise You that 
Your kingdom cannot be shaken. You will never be voted out; no coup 
will ever dethrone You.
  Thank You for the gifts and talents You have given to our Senators. 
You have blessed them with influence that can make a difference. You 
have supplied them with analytical skills to cut through the 
labyrinthine maze of complex issues. You have surrounded them with 
capable people who also labor for freedom.
  Remind them often that to whom much is given, much is required. Make 
them good stewards of affluence and influence that they will use Your 
gifts to serve those on life's fringes. Prepare our hearts to respond 
to You and to live for Your glory. To You be the glory and the dominion 
forever and ever. Amen.

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