[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 2875]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Loving Father, we are thankful for every blessing from Your bounty. 
Thank You for health and strength, for meaningful work, and for the 
love of family and friends. We acknowledge that every good and perfect 
gift comes from You. Forgive us when we have not been faithful in using 
our time, talent, and tongue.
  Lord, open our eyes to creative ways of helping those who live 
without hope. We offer You today our thoughts, words, and deeds to use 
in the service of Your kingdom. Send us forth as Your ambassadors of 
goodwill.
  Bless our Senators as they seek to honor You. Keep their thoughts 
pure, their words true, and their actions honorable.
  We pray in Your wonderful Name. Amen.

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