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                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Almighty God, guide our lawmakers today to think of themselves as 
Your faithful servants eager to do Your bidding. May they strive less 
for success and more for faithfulness, realizing that You expect 
dependability from them.
  Lord, give them the wisdom to believe that though they may plant and 
water the seeds of our Nation's destiny, only You can bring the 
harvest. As they look to You, the Lord of the harvest, soothe their 
doubts and calm their fears. And Lord, we thank You for the many 
courageous staffers who enable the Senate to function.
  We pray in Your gracious Name. Amen.

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