[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17208]
[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 God, who hears and answers prayers, teach us to pray. We 
confess that we don't know how to pray as we ought. Our desires are 
deep and our language too shallow. Lord, look beyond our words and see 
our hearts and souls. Hear our thoughts as we wait patiently for Your 
providence.
  Inspire our lawmakers today with Your presence. As they labor for 
liberty, help them to find their highest joy in Your purpose and will.
  Bless the staff members who provide the wind for the wings of our 
legislators. Surround these often unsung heroes and heroines with Your 
peace.
  We pray in Your wonderful Name. Amen.

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