[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12867]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today's prayer will be offered by Rev. Ralph 
Lord Roy of Southington, CT.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty God, creator of this magnificent universe and fount of all 
wisdom, we offer our thanks for life and liberty and for those many 
benefits that we too often take for granted. Bless our beloved Nation 
that as one people of many colors and creeds, we may dwell together in 
mutual respect and harmony. Be with fellow Americans in distant places 
and especially men and women serving our country overseas. Bless those 
around the world who hunger and thirst, the sick and sorrowful, and 
victims of natural disasters, of prejudice and oppression.
  Guide this Senate, O Lord. Grant that its Members and those who 
assist them may be filled with prudence and foresight as they confront 
the complex challenges of our time. Bless all others in high office, 
and let the light of freedom and the lamp of justice shine brightly 
here and around the globe. Grant peace to our lives, to our homes, to 
our communities, to our Nation, and to humankind everywhere.
  We ask this in Your Name. Amen.

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