[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14961]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today's opening prayer will be offered by the 
Reverend D. Edward Chaney, senior pastor of Second Baptist Church in 
Las Vegas, NV.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Bless us now, O God. Touch our hearts, for without Your love, light, 
and life, we are nothing.
  Give our lawmakers strength and courage as they make decisions today 
that impact the lives of all Americans.
  Lord, remove the divisive spirit that prohibits true transformation 
and allow Your presence to become not just common but harmonious. 
Through our dedication, commitment, and sacrifice, we thank You for 
cleansing us from the ills of this world and making us fit to serve and 
honor You.
  We ask these blessings in Your Name. Amen.

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