[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 23663]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Sovereign Lord of history, as good and faithful people serve and 
struggle for the path of justice and peace, give them light for the way 
and strength for the day. Defend them against any deterrent to 
responsible statesmanship, any compromise that sacrifices principle or 
violates conscience.
  Lord, infuse them with a grace and wisdom that will measure personal 
conviction in the light of truth and courage. May each Senator act 
consistent with enlightened conscience however costly to personal 
ambition.
  In disagreement, give our lawmakers the wisdom to respect opposing 
views and a willingness to be flexible when the good of the people and 
the ripeness of the issues become clear. Shine Your hope into their 
lives to brighten the darkness of discouragement as You remind our 
Senators that their times are in Your hands.
  We pray in Your holy Name. Amen.

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