[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17506]
[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, infinite sovereign Lord, our lawmakers face complex 
issues that challenge the best of human thoughts and actions. As You 
gave insight to King Solomon, impart wisdom to Your servants in the 
Senate. Help them to believe that You are real and relevant and a ready 
helper for all their challenges. May they recognize their need for 
devine intervention and develop the necessary humility to seek it. 
Lord, shower them with wisdom and strength far beyond their own to face 
these critical days. In their worries and cares, give them the joy of 
knowing You are with them. We pray in the Name of Him who is all wise, 
all powerful, and all loving. Amen.

                          ____________________