[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5112]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal Lord God, empower our Senators to make consistency a top 
priority. Lead them over life's mountains and through life's valleys 
with a spirit of faithfulness and trust in You and a kindness and 
respect for each other. Help them to live their lives on an even keel 
and to never give in to despair. Whether in life's sunshine or shadows, 
may they be aware that You will walk beside them, making the crooked 
places straight. Keep them from making critical decisions without 
consulting You or succumbing to the temptation of taking the easy way 
out. Infuse them with a spirit of gratitude to You for Your involvement 
in the destiny of our Nation and world.
  Lord, help us all to live lives worthy of Your love. We pray in Your 
wonderful Name. Amen.

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