[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 22336]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Our Father in heaven, the giver of all good gifts, guide our Senators 
as they carry heavy responsibilities. Lead them to do what is right 
rather than what is politically expedient. Deliver them from the traps 
of seeking selfish interests and illumine their minds to sacrifice for 
the good of all. May their ambitions never blind them to the 
opportunities to help the lost, the lonely, and the least.
  Lord, God of Hosts, lead our lawmakers with Your power to a humility 
that unites hearts and builds alliances. Help them to dwell secure in 
Your peace. We pray in Your loving Name. Amen.

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