[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14658]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty God, thank You for Your promise to guide us by Your spirit. 
Give us wisdom to clearly comprehend Your promptings in our hearts so 
that we may follow You. Guide us away from contention and teach us to 
build bridges instead of walls. Keep us from sowing seeds of negativity 
so we will not reap a harvest of regret.
  Bless the Members of this body in their legislative work, and keep 
them safe from harm. Give them a patience that persuades and a speech 
that brings unity. As they wrestle with the conundrums of our times, 
help them to seek timely advice.
  Empower us all with the self-control that will enable us to honor 
Your Name.
  We pray this in Your powerful Name. Amen.

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