[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 80 (Monday, June 1, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S5891]
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.
  Our God and Creator, You brought order out of chaos. We marvel at the 
balance in nature and the orderly succession of the seasons.
  Bring order and harmony to this legislative body. Lord, remind our 
lawmakers that far more will be accomplished through unity than can 
ever be achieved through partisan divisions. Help them to listen to one 
another and to respect the wisdom that may come from someone with a 
different political label. May the strengthening of their relationship 
with You improve their ability to cooperate in their human interactions 
as Your spirit unites them for the common good.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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