[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 22]
[Senate]
[Page 29421]
[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 who reigns forever, judging the nations with righteousness and 
the people with Your truth, let Your mercy rest upon the nations and 
Your compassion dwell among the people. Give us a peace in this season 
of good will that does not depend upon externals, as You empower us to 
trust You, even in the storms.
  Bless America to promote justice and understanding within her 
boundaries and unto the ends of the Earth.
  Strengthen the Members of this body for this evening's journey, 
deliver them from any shortsighted policy of selfishness, exploitation, 
or expediency. Give them the courage to live up to their lofty 
professions and grant that each of us may overcome fear, apathy, or 
arrogance that keep us from honoring You.
  We pray in Your holy Name. Amen.

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