[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 20821]
[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 spirit, thank You for the continuous blessings of Your 
handiwork. From the first blush of dawn to the wonders of the starry 
heavens, we are daily made aware of Your creative might.
  Bless our Senators to see the wonder of Your presence on Capitol Hill 
today. In the hands of the many workers who enable them to do their 
work, help them to catch a glimpse of the unity and cooperation You 
desire for them. Make them willing to both receive and give forgiveness 
as they manifest Your spirit in deeds of kindness. As our lives 
intertwine through common tasks, remind us that ultimately we are 
accountable to You. Guide our thinking, speaking, and decisions that we 
may live worthy of Your great love.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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