[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 12925]
[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 Father, thank You for today--fresh with sparkling dew and 
bright with the splendor of the morning Sun. We accept this day as a 
gift from Your bounty and will use it for the glory of Your Name. As 
our Senators strive to do what is best for this great land, lead them 
with Your might. Guide them by Your higher wisdom and make them know 
the constancy of Your presence. Lord, give them the greatness of being 
on Your side and the delight of knowing they are doing Your will. Keep 
their hearts and minds riveted on You, as they seek to be responsive to 
Your leading. Make them stewards of the blessings You have given them.
  We pray in the Redeemer's Name. Amen.

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