[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15564]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  O God, the giver and sustainer of life, we thank You that Your power 
extends beyond humanity's prowess and achievements. We thank You for 
the things that humble us before the mystery of life and keep us from 
the folly of worshipping the works of our hands.
  Empower our Senators today to do Your will. As they labor for 
liberty, make them aware of Your willingness to be their divine ally. 
As they wrestle with issues, may they seek Your wisdom. Whisper Your 
words when they need them most. Let Your blessings be upon us all as we 
learn to experience the joy of friendship with You. We pray in Your 
Holy Name. Amen.

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