[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10818]
[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, our guard and guide, look with mercy upon our Senators 
in these challenging times. Draw them close to You and to each other in 
humility, so that they will sincerely seek to find common ground. Spare 
them from arrogating to themselves the judgments which belong only to 
You. As they seek to confront history's surprises, may they lean not 
upon their abilities but put their ultimate trust in You. Prepare them 
to expect and celebrate the healing intervention of Your powerful 
providence. Remind them that You are waiting to bless them and have 
specific answers to their questions as they listen for Your voice.
  We pray in the Redeemer's Name. Amen.

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