[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6552]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal Lord God, the Father of mercies, show mercy to our Nation and 
the world. In Your mercy, give our Senators a discerning spirit so that 
they will understand our times and know exactly what they should do. 
Lord, instruct them in knowledge that transforms, enabling them to 
guide others through exemplary living. Provide for their needs, lighten 
their burdens, and fill them with Your joy. Refresh them with Your 
presence as You equip them to serve You and humanity.
  We pray in Your holy Name. Amen.

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