[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8723]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Lord of humanity, forgive our foolish ways. We have tried to enjoy 
freedom without duty and have attempted to receive forgiveness without 
true repentance. Forgive us. We have received without gratitude and 
without giving in return. Forgive us. We have sought for victory 
without wisdom or sacrifice. Show us the folly of our ways. Transform 
our contrition into exemplary living for Your glory.
  Today, bless our Senators as they labor for You and country. Create 
in them hearts fit to be filled with Your presence and minds ready to 
think Your thoughts. Go before them to show the way.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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