[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2236]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray: That Almighty God will grant to this body His concurring 
aid in the governing process of these United States.
  Our Eternal Father, He who watches over the affairs of mankind, I 
humbly pray that Your protection and guidance be with these Senators 
here assembled as they deliberate. Bless these in whose hands You have 
allowed the future of our beloved Nation to rest. Guide them by Your 
Holy Spirit. May every decision be right and in accordance with Your 
divine wisdom and will.
  Keep them safe from any who would do them harm. Let no evil spirit 
affect their will to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with 
their God.
  Heavenly Father, make them aware of Your presence as they participate 
in this grand experiment we call human government. And at the close of 
this session may they hear from You these words: Well done, good and 
faithful servant.
  In the Name of His Son Jesus I pray. Amen.

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