[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 24249]
[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, Your presence fills us with gratitude. Thank You for life's 
mountains and valleys, for the seasons of joy, and for the challenges 
that demand our best efforts.
  Today, as many prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new 
year, draw near to our lawmakers and strengthen them. Give them more 
than human wisdom to act wisely as they face national and global 
challenges. Infuse them with humility, civility, patience, love, unity, 
and peace. Help them to save time by taking time to seek You in silence 
and meditation. Remind them that quietness in Your presence leads to 
righteousness, justice, and peace.
  We pray in Your sovereign Name. Amen.

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