[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2568]
[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 Lord, our Lord, help us to be aware of Your presence today. From 
the first blush of dawn to the wonder of the starry heavens, we behold 
Your creativity and beauty. Help us to see You in those around us. Give 
us a glimpse of Your compassion in those who seek to help the less 
fortunate. May we not forget to see You in the many deeds of kindness 
we witness each day.
  Today, empower our Senators in their efforts to speak for the 
voiceless and to lift the downtrodden. May these leaders strive to 
please You in their thoughts, words, and deeds.
  We pray in Your holy Name. Amen.

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