[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 9, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S12743]
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.
  God of justice, bring wholeness to our world. Keep fear, ignorance, 
and pride from limiting Your work in our Nation.
  Give the Members of this body the insight to understand the actions 
they should take during these challenging times. Quicken their hearts 
and purify their minds. Broaden their concerns and strengthen their 
commitments. Lord, lead them through this season of challenge to a 
deeper experience with You, enabling them to feel You in their midst, 
as they grapple with the problems of our time.
  We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen.

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