[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8467]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal Spirit, the way, the truth, and the life, give our lawmakers 
growth of ethical vision that, with the passing of years, they may 
enter into the fullness of faith. Uphold them in their disappointments 
and make them patient, even amid the unsolved mysteries of life's 
seasons. Let such robust confidence in You shine through their lives 
with such persuasive beauty that it will dispel the darkness of fear 
and doubt. Lift their lives from the battle zone of combative words to 
a caring community, where leaders communicate esteem and respect to 
each other. Lord, help them to trust in Your unfailing love and to 
rejoice at the unfolding of Your merciful providence.
  We pray in the Name of the Prince of Peace. Amen.

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