[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4736]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Our Father who art in heaven, we acknowledge that You are our creator 
and sustainer. Without Your power, we can accomplish nothing of worth. 
Forgive us for our excessive dependence upon our powers and help us to 
seek Your wisdom.
  Bless now these men and women chosen by the people of this Nation as 
they strive to make a positive difference in these challenging times. 
Remind them that they are not alone in their labors because You have 
promised never to leave them or forsake them. Help them to find shelter 
in Your love and in the knowledge that in everything You are working 
for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your 
purposes.
  O God our fortress, bless this Nation that each citizen will strive 
to live for Your glory. We pray in Your wonderful Name. Amen.

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