[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15139]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Our Father in heaven, who amidst the traffic of our busy ways 
sustains us, continue to order the steps of our Senators. Lift their 
gaze to the beckoning hills of Your help, leading them on paths that 
bring them to hope and away from despair. Lord, as they journey toward 
justice and peace, make them satisfied to follow Your plans and fulfill 
Your purposes. Give them a positive attitude as they face today's 
challenges as You direct them to discern what is Your best for our 
Nation and to courageously vote their convictions.
  Lead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom. Guide us through the 
darkness of our own devices to the sure and certain destination of 
faith and trust in You. We pray in the Redeemer's Name. Amen.

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