[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 22931]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Father in heaven, beloved Creator of the mountains and the wooded 
valleys from Whose fullness we have all received, direct our steps in 
our everyday efforts. Your presence in the resounding rivers and quiet 
breezes, in the fertile plains and dry deserts powerfully yet gently 
guides all the moments of our day and brings those necessary moments of 
beauty and peace into our lives.
  Go before us in our pilgrimage of life, anticipate our needs, and 
prevent our falling. We are all hungry for the fullness of joy that 
only You can give. Send Your Spirit to unite us in our search for a 
better world, and especially to enlighten and guide all legislators who 
serve You by working for the common good. Amen.

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