[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10766]
[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 glory, on Your people send Your power. You 
are the God of nations, the ruler of the universe. Let Your power and 
mercy rule those who guide us and make our laws. May our Senators feel 
Your presence today and receive Your wisdom as they work to safeguard 
our liberties. Remind them often that right defeated is better than 
evil that triumphs.
  Look with compassion upon those who assist these leaders in their 
labors. Remind us all of our calling to serve You by serving others. 
Where our hands are closed, open. Where our hearts are shut, pry. And 
where our resolve is weak, prod.
  Fill us with the love of truth and righteousness. We pray this in 
Your powerful Name. Amen.

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