[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 25142]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  God of all nations, Lord of all people, thank You for a land where we 
can believe that our rights and freedom come from You. We praise You 
for Your gifts of life, liberty, and dreams, and for those who make 
daily sacrifices for freedom. Forgive us when we fail to live up to our 
high heritage, and infuse us with a grace that transforms us into 
instruments of Your purposes.
  Empower our Senators to protect and guard the foundations of our 
liberty so that America will bless the world. When our lawmakers are 
weary, replenish their spirits with the inspiration of Your presence, 
and never forsake them in their hour of need. Bellow the flickering 
embers of their hearts until they are white-hot again with the fires of 
patriotism, vision, service, and hope.
  As many people prepare for Yom Kippur, we thank You for Your atoning 
sacrifice that purchased our freedom.
  We pray in Your marvelous Name. Amen.

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