[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 850]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let's pray together.
  Lord God, on this anniversary of Saint Paul's conversion, we are 
reminded of the positive impact people of faith have made in human 
history. So we ask that You equip all of us with the wisdom, strength, 
and perseverance needed to overcome any obstacles we will face in 
serving this Nation and its citizens.
  Bless our Senators with opportunities to advance democracy, justice, 
and economic parity. Bless their staff members as they labor to support 
the honorable men and women they serve.
  For military men and women deployed in harm's way, and their 
families, we pray Your providential protection, comfort, and peace.
  O Lord, our precious Saviour and eternal King, equip leaders across 
this great land with the wisdom and endurance to meet the challenges 
ahead.
  In Your holy Name we pray. Amen.

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