[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6157]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Lord God Omnipotent, Your power and love destroyed the darkness of 
death and sin. Thank You for hardships that keep us humble and for 
misfortunes that keep us aware of Your power and goodness.
  Lord, rule the wills of our lawmakers by Your might as You use them 
to do Your work on Earth. Give them faith to look beyond today's 
challenges and trials, believing that neither life nor death can 
separate them from Your love. May they not become bogged down in self-
made cares as they continue to look to You, the Author and Finisher of 
our faith.
  Help us all to prove our gratitude to You by selfless service for 
those who need our love and care.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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