[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 7886]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty God, in whose keeping are the destinies of people and 
nations, endure with Your wisdom our fallible minds that we may do Your 
will. Lord, give our Senators the greatness of soul that they will use 
the keys of their power to open doors of peace and righteousness for 
our Nation and world. As they seek to make good decisions, strengthen 
them with the assurance that in life's supreme tests, You will guide 
them. Give them the grace of quietness and confidence that in simple 
trust and deeper reference they may reap a bountiful harvest. May they 
be found steadfast, abounding in Your work, knowing that because of You 
their labor is not in vain.
  We pray in the Name that is above every name. Amen.

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