[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 844]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal King, our refuge and strength, we lift our hearts in 
gratitude for the gift of this new day. We trust You to order our steps 
and direct us on the right road. Lord, show us where to walk and lead 
us with Your truth, for we are kept by Your unfailing love and 
compassion. For the honor of Your name, forgive our sins, for You alone 
can rescue us.
  Bless our Senators today in their work. May integrity and honesty 
protect them. Keep them safe as they do the work of freedom. Give them 
the wisdom to take their burdens to You, knowing You will strengthen 
them for the journey. Keep them from slipping or falling.
  In a special way, comfort the families of the Marines who died 
recently in the helicopter crash. Place Your shield of protection 
around our military.
  We pray in Your powerful name. Amen.

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