[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 23494]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  Creator of the universe, help us to grasp the length, breadth, and 
depth of Your love for us. We marvel that You desire a relationship 
with us and have given us the privilege of conversing with You in 
prayer.
  Bless our Senators today and the many others who labor with them to 
keep our Nation strong. Open our eyes that we might perceive Your 
presence in our lives and world. Strengthen and sustain our loved ones 
who support and encourage us. Mold and meld us into the people You 
desire as we surrender ourselves to You for the business of this day.
  Lord, we also pray for those affected by Hurricane Wilma and ask that 
You would help and comfort them. We pray in Your strong Name. Amen.

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