[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 23337]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  O God of us all, who is above all, yet in us all, make us ever 
sensitive to all the expressions of Your grace. Thank You for the glory 
of a sunrise and sunset, for the refreshment of the breezes that 
invigorate, and for the technicolor in trees, shrubs, sky, and sea. May 
the challenges of our times never blind us to life's wonders.
  As we reconvene after our August recess, prepare our lawmakers for 
today's journey. May they strive to stay within the circle of Your 
will, as You guide their steps. Help them to be ready to solve 
problems, receiving inspiration from the creative power of Your love. 
Let business be done on Capitol Hill that will address itself to the 
real issues and not to games. May the work of our Senators become an 
expression of Your truth, righteousness, and justice.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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