[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 27580]
[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 Lord God, Creator and Sustainer of humanity, as we continue 
to try to understand the tragedy at Fort Hood, our hearts ache for the 
victims, so we turn toward You, our source of hope. We find solace in 
knowing that even when right seems defeated, it will ultimately triumph 
over evil that seems to have won.
  Bless this land we love with a righteousness that provides a shield 
for our Nation, saving us from regrets and shame. Remind us that 
America's greatness resides in its goodness, for sin is a reproach to 
any people.
  Today, enable our lawmakers to be examples of the integrity and 
goodness that bring stability and security, as You imbue their minds 
with Your vision of what we can become when we seek first to do Your 
will.
  We pray in Your loving Name. Amen.

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