[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16135]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  We have been blessed by You, O God, beyond all that we can ask or 
imagine. You have enriched us with material blessings and showered us 
with spiritual joy. We would not pray merely for our daily bread, for 
we do not live by bread alone. We long to know You, to love, to obey, 
and to please You.
  Bless this land we love. Lord, keep America strong. Help each citizen 
to live so that You can place Your shield of protection around this 
blessed country.
  Guide the leaders of our Executive, Legislative, and Judicial 
branches on the road that will lead to the fulfillment of Your will.
  We ask a special blessing upon the many members of Senate staffs who 
were recognized today for their years of faithful service. Continue to 
give each of them the integrity and grace to honor Your Name. Eternal 
Lord God, we place our hope in You. For the kingdom, the power, and the 
glory belong to You. Amen.

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