[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today's opening prayer will be offered by 
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew 
Congregation of the Commonwealth, London, England.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Sovereign of the universe, who created all in love, teach us to love 
all that is good and beautiful in this world. Teach us to honor the 
dignity of difference, recognizing that one who is not in our image is 
nonetheless in Your image; never forgetting that the people not like us 
are still people--like us.
  At this fateful moment in the human story, bless us that we may be a 
blessing to others. Guide the nations of the world to honor You by 
honoring one another, so that by reaching out in love we may turn 
enemies into friends and become your family on Earth, as You are our 
parent in heaven.
  Beloved God, bless the Members of this United States Congress and 
guide their deliberation, that they may govern this great Nation with 
wisdom and justice, grace and compassion, bringing honor to Your Name 
and Your blessing to humankind. Amen.

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