[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6354]
[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, Father of all mercy, let Your presence be felt today by 
all on Capitol Hill and beyond. May the awareness of Your nearness make 
a positive impact upon our thoughts, speech, and actions. As we learn 
to cultivate companionship with You, may it improve our decisions, our 
relationships, and our aspirations. Teach us Your ways and lead us in 
Your truth.
  Lord, as millions react to the death of Osama bin Laden, may we 
remember Your mercies to our Nation and our accountability to You. 
Bless the many who have sacrificed so much to keep us free. We pray in 
Your merciful Name. Amen.

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