[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 34 (Monday, March 11, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H1329]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Michael Wilker, Church of the Reformation, Washington, D.C., 
offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, our liberator and guide, on the 100th anniversary of 
her death, we thank You for the life of Harriet Tubman.
  While she was enslaved and oppressed by others, You reminded her of 
her God-given dignity and freedom. Thank You for leading her to escape 
slavery and for returning to lead others to abolish slavery and advance 
women's rights. Thank You for the care she gave to her family and 
neighbors, especially the elderly.
  We are sorry that for too long our Nation did not recognize her 
freedom, treat her with respect and recognize her military service and 
leadership.
  We pray that You send the same spirit You gave Harriet Tubman into 
the hearts of people everywhere who are oppressed and enslaved. Send 
them courage to survive, resist and escape. Protect and guide them 
through peril, and give them strength and wisdom to work for the 
freedom of all.
  Amen.

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