[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 188 (Thursday, December 8, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S8421]
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.
  King and judge of the universe, You rule with righteousness and 
govern with justice. You have been good to us, restoring our strength 
and directing our footsteps.
  Today guide our Senators in their labors. In these difficult days 
empower them to produce dividends of character and grace. We pray not 
for tasks fitted to their strength but for strength which fits them for 
their tasks. In the hard decisions of this day, guide them by Your word 
and spirit.
  We pray in Your loving Name. Amen.

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