[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8098]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal spirit, You are our rock of safety. You are the Ancient of 
Days, yet the ever-new God. Thank you for Your mercies which are fresh 
each day. Your spirit restores our souls to newness of life. Because of 
You, we have discovered a new life, a new song, and a new hope that 
nothing in life or in death can dismay.
  Today, bless the Members of this body. Guide their steps and inspire 
their hearts. May they use their talents to make the world better.
  Be their strength and shield from every danger as You fill their 
hearts with joy. Lord, protect our military men and women who daily 
sacrifice to keep us free. Lead them like a shepherd and carry them 
forever in Your arms.
  We pray in Your awesome Name. Amen

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