[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10019]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray:
  Eternal Spirit, You see our thoughts from a distance. You look not 
merely on our exteriors but also at our interiors. You see our desire 
to please You and to honor You with our lives. You know our remorse for 
neglected duties, missed opportunities, and selfish pursuits.
  You are aware that we need strength for today and hope for tomorrow.
  Today, meet the needs of our lawmakers as they confront the 
challenges of our time. Give them faith to trust that Your sovereign 
providence will prevail in the unfolding events of our world. Remind 
them that they are never alone, for You will never forsake them.
  We pray in Your holy Name. Amen.

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