[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 20891]
[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, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, direct and 
control our lives. Control our tongues that our words may bring life 
and not death, clarity and not confusion. Control our hearts that we 
may hear the cries of the hurting. Control our minds that our thoughts 
may be illuminated by Your presence. Control our actions, that our 
deeds may match our creeds.
  Today, give each Senator an awareness of Your sovereignty. Remind him 
or her that the hearts of world leaders are in Your hands, and Your 
purposes will prevail. Enable us all to walk through this world with 
our garments unstained by evil. Give us courage, endurance, and 
serenity to face life with a steadfast hope in You.
  Remember those who are now braced for Hurricane Rita. We pray in Your 
matchless Name. Amen.

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