[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8182]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  O God, our Father, who in the ancient days led people to Your truth, 
draw us to the paths that lead to life. Lord, strengthen our lawmakers 
for today's work. May they place what is good for our Nation above 
partisan concerns and party loyalty. Give them the faith and courage to 
seek to build a world that fosters unity and cooperation and eliminates 
suspicion and distrust. Take from them distracting worries, as You 
infuse them with greater trust in You. Make them satisfied to serve You 
with faithfulness, seeking to please You in all that they say and do.
  We pray in the Redeemer's name. Amen.

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