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                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  O God, who has been our light throughout life's seasons, keep our 
lawmakers within the circle of Your divine will. Lord, give them hearts 
that seek Your wisdom, feet that run toward justice, and hands that 
serve Your purposes. Empower them to be faithful to You and their 
calling to do Your will on Earth, inspiring them with Your presence to 
live above reproach. Deliver them from the pride that leads to shame, 
providing them with the humility that comes with wisdom.
  And Lord, keep us all on the right side of history.
  We pray in Your great Name.
  Amen.

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