[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 23]
[Senate]
[Page 31446]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Gracious God, through the power of Your spirit, empower us to live 
vibrant lives that glorify You. Awaken our lawmakers to the 
opportunities all around them. Help them to hear Your call to move 
forward and to accomplish the things that honor You, as You guide them 
in the pursuit of wisdom and truth. May they confidently face their 
duties, knowing that You are their sufficient shield and defense. Lord, 
make them willing to listen, even to people with whom they expect to 
differ, united by the desire to represent You with exemplary conduct.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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