[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 21]
[Senate]
[Page 28773]
[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, who remains the same though all else fades, You don't leave us 
when we leave You. You are gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, 
and rich in love.
  Thank You for Your presence in the lives of our Senators. Give them a 
clearer vision of the light that leads to truth. Remind them that 
everything is possible for those who believe. Incline their hearts to 
Your wisdom and love, as you keep them on the path of integrity. May 
they find rest and joy in spending time with You. When their hearts 
grow faint and weary and the night overtakes them, renew their strength 
and enable them to soar on eagle's wings. May the differing approaches 
expressed by both parties contribute to greater solutions to the 
problems in our world. Lord, deliver our lawmakers in times of trouble 
and bless them as they seek to honor You.
  We pray in Your wonderful Name. Amen.

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