[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16719]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Shepherd of our souls, we bring You our burdens and depend on Your 
strength. Thank You for supplying our needs. When we feel guilt, You 
supply forgiveness. When we are lonely, You provide companionship. When 
we are perplexed, You provide guidance. When we feel threatened, You 
provide protection. When we feel grief, You provide comfort. Thank You 
for never forgetting us and for loving us throughout life's seasons.
  Bless our Senators. Help them to put first things first, ever seeking 
Your kingdom and righteousness. Strengthen them to stand for something, 
lest they fall for anything.
  We pray it in Your holy Name. Amen.

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