[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13802]
[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 Master, strengthen us so that we will live blameless lives, 
doing what is right and speaking the truth with sincere hearts. Forgive 
us when we listen to the cynical angels of our carnal nature, and renew 
in us a spirit of faith and optimism.
  Empower our Senators to be true to their duties, making the 
commitment to labor with integrity. Lord, instruct them with Your 
wisdom, protect them with Your might, and guide them with Your love.
  Chase away thoughts that bring discouragement and fear, as we 
remember that nothing is impossible for You.
  We pray in Your mighty Name. Amen.

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