[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15336]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Rabbi Stuart L. Berman, Police-Clergy Liaison, New York City Police 
Department, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, guardian of the people of Thy covenant, help us to 
reflect clearly and strive conscientiously in the performance of our 
responsibilities this day. Let us be permeated by the time-tested 
ideals of our society, and may our days be blessed with the enduring 
accomplishments of this, the 110th Congress. We may be of different 
faiths, but we share a common love of this great land.
  Let us direct all our efforts toward the eradication of hatred, 
prejudice and blindness of mind. Grant us breadth of vision to build 
bridges of understanding among all the citizens in our communities back 
home. May we never forget the common bond of kinship that unites all 
who were created in Thy divine image.
  Grant us strength of body and health of mind. Enable us to face the 
challenges of life with faith and courage. Teach us, O Lord, the power 
of love, not the love of power.
  In moments of doubt, strengthen us in our convictions. In hours of 
gloom, illumine our paths. In adversity and frustration, gird us with 
patience and tolerance. Above all, O Lord, imbue us with the wisdom to 
count our blessings.
  And we all say Amen.

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