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                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  O God, our shield, we rejoice in the gift of Your salvation.
  Look with favor upon our Senators today, delivering them from fear 
and guiding them around the obstacles that hinder their progress. Lord, 
unite them for the common good of this great land. Manifest Your 
purposes to them, making clear Your plans and guiding them with Your 
love. Give them the wisdom to have confidence in Your power as You 
inspire them to use their talents as instruments of liberation and 
healing.
  Almighty God, have compassion upon our Nation and world.
  We pray in Your Holy Name. Amen.

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