[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13568]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Grant, O God, that our lawmakers may move forward today as those who 
are heirs of eternal life. Give them the wisdom to learn contentment 
with Your purposes, enabling them to experience the eternal here and 
now. As they move through this day with its shades and shadows, give 
them freedom--not from difficulties but strength for the challenges 
that greet them. As they encounter setbacks, may they trust the 
unfolding of Your loving providence. In the face of misfortunes, 
empower them to surrender to Your will. Lord, give them the humility to 
be more concerned about being on Your side than recruiting You to be on 
their side.
  We pray in Your sovereign Name. Amen.

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