[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9814]
[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 our forebears, whose almighty hands lead forth in beauty all 
the starry bands. As Memorial Day approaches, we remember those who 
have made ultimate sacrifices for our freedom. Lord, pour Your richest 
blessings on our service men and women and the members of their 
families, surrounding them with Your shield of protection.
  Teach us, Lord, this day through all our employments to see You 
working for the good of those who love You. Deliver our lawmakers from 
all dejection of spirit and free their hearts to give You zealous, 
active, and cheerful service. May they vigorously perform whatever You 
command, thankfully enduring whatever You have chosen for them to bear. 
Guard their desires so that they will not deviate from the path of 
integrity.
  We pray in Your great name. Amen.

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