[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 1734]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Creator God, whose breath is like the dawn of a new day, Your hands 
hold the paths of our steps and Your call gives direction to our lives. 
Direct our Senators during today's labors. Lead them to know Your power 
and to experience the joy of surrendering to Your purpose. Help them, 
Lord, to turn their ears and eyes and hearts toward You, as they 
approach the critical moments of decision. Remove the distractions from 
their hearts so that they will love You more dearly and make room in 
their lives for fellowship with You. As they follow Your lead, empower 
them to be steadfast, always abounding in Your love.
  We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen.

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