[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 11635]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty God, creator and sustainer of the universe, take the 
misshapen clay of our lives and remake us into vessels fit for Your 
use. Remind us that we may make plans, but You have the final word.
  Help us to remember that even when we think we are right, You judge 
our motives. Give us the wisdom to share our plans with You so that You 
will order our steps.
  Today, bless all who labor in the legislative branch of Government. 
Deliver us from pride and help us to avoid evil paths. Remind us that 
our No. 1 priority should be to please You. Empower each Senator to 
embrace honesty and truth as he or she seeks to keep America strong. We 
pray this in Your holy Name.
  Amen.

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