[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 20]
[Senate]
[Page 27770]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Eternal God, source of our strength, we come before You today 
remembering that Your presence and power sustain us during life's 
rigorous demands. Lord, it is comforting to know that in every 
situation You are always present to empower us with Your love.
  Today, use our lawmakers as instruments of Your peace and love. 
Examine their hearts and minds, providing them with the courage to walk 
continually in Your truth. Look favorably upon their efforts to build a 
better nation and world, guiding them with Your wisdom.
  Lord, lead our Nation also. May our efforts at home and abroad 
reflect Your character and grace.
  We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen.

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