[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 196 (Sunday, December 20, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S13557-S13558]
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.
  Most merciful God, the fountain of wisdom and goodness, on this snowy 
weekend, guide our lawmakers with Your insights. When confused thoughts 
emerge, clarify and straighten them with Your wisdom. Bring their 
desires and powers into conformity to Your will. May their lives be as 
lighted windows amid the encircling gloom. Lord, save them from a 
cynical pessimism by reminding them that these challenging times are in 
Your Hands. Strengthen their resolve to press on with focused attention 
on the duties of this day.
  Bless also the many unseen workers who support our Senators with 
sacrificial and faithful labors. Lord, reward them for their diligence 
and patriotism.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.NOTICE

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