[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16642]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Gracious God, infuse our Senators with the spirit of peace in the 
midst of the twists and turns of these uncertain times as You guide 
them to do what is best for this land we love. Lord, guide them beyond 
the meager resources of their talents so they will trust and lean on 
You. Give them the wisdom to believe that in every circumstance You can 
provide them exactly what they need. May they find opportunities to 
honor You in each challenge they face as You empower them to lift 
burdens that are heavier than they can bear.
  We pray in Your sacred Name. Amen.

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