[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 11137]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Master of our hopes and dreams, who constantly works for the good of 
those who love You, teach us to strive for integrity. Remind us that 
You call us not to success but to faithfulness. Inspire our lawmakers 
today with a commitment to be true to You and to serve Your purposes. 
Let not discordant notes mar the melody of their labors as they seek 
Your counsel and wisdom. Bless their families and all who come within 
the circle of their influence. Prosper the works of their hands, until 
the kingdoms of this world become the springboard for Your eternal 
reign. Guide our great Nation. Help it to be a lighthouse to a dark and 
turbulent world. Protect our military in its arduous work. We pray this 
in Your holy Name. Amen.

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