[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 4212]
[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 power and might, wisdom and justice, through You authority is 
rightly administered, laws are enacted, and judgment is decreed. Today, 
assist our Senators with Your spirit of counsel and fortitude. May they 
always seek the ways of righteousness, justice, and truth as You 
empower them to lead with honesty and integrity.
  Lord, make them so faithful to their calling of public service that 
Americans may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and 
reverence. Give them wisdom to make decisions that will strengthen and 
prosper our land. We pray in the Redeemer's Name. Amen.

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