[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 8790]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  May we pray.
  O Sovereign Lord, make even our thoughts pleasing to You. Banish 
bitter thoughts that erect walls between people. Banish proud thoughts 
that prompt us to become preoccupied with power and prestige. Banish 
selfish thoughts that keep us from hearing the cries of the 
marginalized. Banish impure thoughts that would tempt us to dishonor 
You.
  Control the minds of our Senators. Infuse them with the peace that 
comes from reflecting on Your purposes. Give them pure and loving 
thoughts that will empower them to serve You by serving others.
  We pray in Your powerful Name. Amen.

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