[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7534]
[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, our Father, You are holy, You are our strength and shield. Let 
Your presence be felt in our world. Comfort those brought low by sorrow 
and uncertainty. Lighten the load for those who are burdened beyond 
their resources. Lift those who are bowed by life's circumstances and 
sustain those who walk through the valley of shadows. Today, use Your 
Senators for Your glory. Let Your peace prevail in their hearts. May 
the work of our lawmakers hasten the day when the nations of the world 
will live together in dignity and harmony. Teach us creative ways to 
work for the betterment of humanity. Lord, we will wait for Your 
mercies in the presence of Your people. We pray in Your holy Name. 
Amen.

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