[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 22]
[Senate]
[Page 30919]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 Prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Spirit of Holiness, we thank You for the joyous gift of the holidays 
that are beyond price. For friends who grow dearer through the passing 
years, for the homes we call our own, for loyal devotion and patient 
understanding, for all these we lift our voices in praise.
  Lord, as we observe the traditions and keep the customs of this 
season, make us thankful and keep us humble. Keep us mindful of our 
many spiritual blessings so we will not forget the reason for this 
season. Give us eyes to see Your stars and ears to hear the song of the 
angels.
  Bless our Senators with generous' hearts. Let the kindly holiday 
spirit penetrate all our deeds in the days to come. We pray in Your 
loving Name. Amen.

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