[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 25]
[Senate]
[Page 33485]
[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, our help in ages past, 66 years ago, more than 2,300 Americans 
died on a day that will live in infamy. But You, O God, transformed 
this tragedy into triumph and enabled enemies to become friends. As we 
again feel the winds of war, bring to us peace on Earth and good will 
toward humanity. Teach us from our history the importance of making 
peace a top priority.
  Lord, today give to the Members of this body a special measure of 
wisdom and strength for their challenging tasks. Help them to see what 
a practical resource they have in You and empower them to complete 
their business with civility, cooperation, and competence. Bless the 
Senate leadership, the leaders of the majority, and the Republicans, 
their assistants and aides. Bless those who chair committees and 
subcommittees, those who manage bills and their support people. Fill 
this Senate with the unmistakable sense of Your presence as You enable 
our lawmakers to do what without You would be impossible.
  We pray this in the Name of He whose entry into history we celebrate. 
Amen.

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