[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 4, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S2723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Lord, we continue to depend on You to guide our lawmakers on right 
paths. Only You know what the future holds and the resources we will 
need to meet our many challenges. Strengthen our Senators so that in 
the face of great challenges, they will be steadfast, abounding in 
works that honor You. Give them such confidence in Your providence that 
no problem will seem insoluble. In all their labors, may their primary 
motive be to bring glory to Your Name. May their thoughts, words, and 
deeds be acceptable to You, for You are their rock and redeemer. Make 
them totally committed to You and unreservedly dedicated to Your love.
  We pray in Your mighty Name. Amen.

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