[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 27632]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  God of grace and glory, pour Your power on Your people. Lord, as we 
again approach our annual honoring of military veterans, we ask You to 
bless them and their loved ones with the special shield of Your favor. 
May our gratitude for their service give them the sense of fulfillment 
that comes from knowing that they will always be remembered for their 
sacrifices. Bless also their families and loved ones, for they too have 
contributed much to our liberty.
  Today we again ask You to strengthen those still grappling with the 
Fort Hood tragedy and those who have lost loved ones in combat. Embrace 
them with Your peace and comfort. As our Senators strive today to 
fulfill Your purposes, use their labors to produce legislation worthy 
of the service of those whose devotion to duty help keep America 
strong.
  We pray in the Name of Him who came to set us free. Amen.

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