[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14710]
[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 of love, whose plan for history is to bring unity to our 
world, bring unity to this legislative body. Lord, we don't ask for 
uniformity, which tries to find the lowest common denominator. We 
desire true unity with its bountiful diversity. Help our lawmakers to 
create an environment for such harmony. Give them the wisdom to 
appreciate each other and to honor their differences. May they see the 
good, even in those who oppose their views, knowing that out of 
differences can come the synthesis of truth and action that represents 
maximum wisdom and influence. Empower them to serve one another in a 
way that honors You.
  We pray in Your loving Name. Amen.

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