[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 15991]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Today, give special energy, 
insight, and patience to the Members of this body. Strengthen them 
against relentless pressures from constituents, lobbyists, and special 
interests, as You give them wisdom to resolve their differences without 
rancor or bitterness. Lord, lead them in the way of compromise that 
doesn't sacrifice principle or self-respect and that preserves timeless 
values which serve the common good. Make their consistent communion 
with You radiate on their faces, be expressed in their character, and 
be exuded in positive joy. Fill this Chamber with Your spirit and our 
Senators with Your strength and courage.
  We pray in Your gracious Name. Amen.

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