[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 15838]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Gracious God, Ruler of all nature, protect our Senators from the 
seductive influences of power and prestige. Today, deliver them from 
the delusion of self-importance which their position and status subtly 
nurture. Remind them of the example of the greatest man who ever lived. 
He said: ``Those who would be greatest must be servants of all.'' In 
disagreement and confrontation, help them to respect and esteem each 
other as they struggle together for the resolution of complex issues. 
Lord, give them the humility to know that no one has a monopoly on Your 
truth and that all need each other to discover Your guidance together.
  We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen.

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