[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2507]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Lord of all nations, light of the world, illuminate the hearts of our 
Senators today. Enable them to shine Your light into our Nation and 
world, not to glorify themselves but to honor You. Lord, give them the 
fire of ethical congruence that will enable them to reinforce lofty 
rhetoric with righteous actions. As they face daunting challenges, lift 
the light of Your countenance upon them. Keep them from growing weary 
in doing what is right, as You remind them of the certainty of a 
bountiful harvest. Lord, help them to see the great results that come 
from seeking to do Your will and from striving to let their words and 
thoughts please You.
  We pray in Your holy Name. Amen.

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