[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9660]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  O God our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, help us to 
appreciate all that has gone on before us, all those who have given 
their lives for the sake of freedom, and all the sacrifices that have 
been made to keep America strong. Strengthen us to find ways to join 
this fraternity of patriots who more than self their country loved.
  Today, empower our Senators to experience a fresh regenerating touch 
of Your power: Where there is sorrow, let there be joy; where there is 
despair, hope; where there is weakness, strength; where there is 
anxiety, peace; where there is sin, forgiveness. Teach us how to be 
stewards of power and yet custodians of peace.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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