[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 12268]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Holy God who inhabits the praises of Your people, look with favor 
upon us today. Lord, You have been our God from the beginning, so stay 
close to us and save us from ourselves. In times of tension and strain, 
keep our lawmakers calm in spirit, clear in mind, and pure in heart. 
Empower them to perform faithfully and well the duties of their 
calling. Inspire them with love for You as You give them the wisdom to 
do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You.
  We pray in Your wonderful Name. Amen.

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