[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7574]
[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 desires truth in our inward parts, strengthen us to live 
with integrity. Remind us that only the pure in heart will see You. 
Give us the discipline of introspection that strips the soul to its 
bare essence. Remove from us every mask of pretense and clothe us with 
Your righteousness.
  Bless the Members of this legislative body. Teach them that truth is 
not merely academic but commands commitment. Grant that they will not 
only speak the truth but do it as well. Give them the courage to follow 
truth wherever it leads them. Empower them to advocate for right, even 
though unpopular. Make them champions for justice even when they must 
stand alone.
  Lord, show each of us the path that leads to life. We pray this in 
Your righteous Name.
  Amen.

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