[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 172 (Tuesday, January 1, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H7517]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Eternal God, we give You thanks for giving us another day, a new 
year.
  The political struggles of the past year have revealed the divisions 
that exist in our Nation. There are many American citizens who are 
angry, frustrated, and anxious for the future.
  This day is a day of history. Send Your spirit upon the Members of 
the people's House. May an imperfect compromise, when viewed from the 
perspective of our differences, not be undermined by a desire for 
political victory. This is difficult for all. Give each Member the 
grace of courage to forge a constructive solution for the good of the 
Nation and all Americans.
  Help us to trust that no matter what, You will not abandon us.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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