[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 508]
[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, from whom, through whom, and to whom all things exist, 
shower Your blessings upon our Senators. Give them special wisdom, 
strength, and clarity to meet today's daunting challenges. Enable them 
to hear with objectivity and respond with integrity as they comprehend 
their individual and collective responsibility. Keep them uncluttered 
by selfish interests and parochial concerns as they strive to serve You 
and country. Lord, make them exemplary models of the highest and finest 
in faithful, loyal, and dedicated leadership.
  We pray in the Name of Him who is Lord of history. Amen.

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