[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 9, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S5383]
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.
  Eternal Spirit, the fountain of our joy, You see our thoughts from a 
distance, comprehending the nuances of our motives. Lord, You 
understand our desire to please and honor You with our lives. You know 
our remorse for neglected duties, missed opportunities, and selfish 
pursuits. Give our lawmakers strength for today and hope for tomorrow. 
Today, meet the needs of our Senators as they confront our dangerous 
world, providing them with more than human wisdom to accomplish Your 
will. Give them faith to trust that Your sovereign providence will 
prevail in the unfolding events of our world. Remind them that they are 
never alone, for You will never leave or forsake them. We pray in Your 
sacred Name. Amen.

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