[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 22915]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Eternal God, we have depended on our own strength long enough. Though 
we talk of Your greatness and might, we too often seek to tackle life's 
challenges and problems by leaning completely upon our limited power 
and understanding.
  Remind us that every good and perfect gift comes from You and that we 
have no strength apart from You. In a world where evil seems so 
rampant, inspire our lawmakers to lead pure and unselfish lives that 
are worthy of Your name.
  Lord, use them to create goodwill that will challenge the best in 
people and will usher in the reign of Your abiding peace. Draw them 
together in oneness in diversity, unity in patriotism, and loyalty in a 
shared commitment to You.
  We pray in Your wonderful Name. Amen.

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