[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 24]
[Senate]
[Page 32906]
[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 God, help of the ages, as we labor a great while before day, 
give our lawmakers the wisdom to see the right and the courage to do 
it. Cause them to be men and women of integrity, so that our citizens 
can lead quiet and peaceful lives in all godliness and honesty. Remind 
our Senators that You have called them to be servants of the people 
during this challenging season, so that they must not succumb to 
pessimism and cynicism or grow weary in well doing. Gird them with 
fortitude. Illumine them with the light of truth, and make them more 
than conquerors in the faith that the kingdoms of this world are to 
become the one and radiant Kingdom of Your redeeming love.
  Lord, please remind the many workers who support the legislative 
process that You see their diligence and will reward their faithful 
sacrifices.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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