[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 24443]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty God, Your joy in our heart promised us to praise You. Thank 
You for the opportunity to serve You and country. Thank You for unsung 
heroes and heroines on Capitol Hill, staffers and others who work 
diligently and skillfully to safeguard our freedom. Remind them that 
You see their faithfulness and will reward their dedication. May their 
faithfulness produce a harvest that will bring deliverance and security 
to our Nation and the world.
  Lord, during this season of anticipation and appreciation, transform 
our gratitude into unselfish service. May our service to humanity be a 
candle that will dispel darkness and illuminate the road ahead.
  We pray in the Name of the Light of the World. Amen.

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