[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 45 (Monday, April 8, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S2439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  God of love and grace, our love is pale and fitful compared to Your 
infinite goodness. Inspire our lawmakers with Your guiding power so 
they will stand firm in the faith You have given them. Lord, keep 
before them Your vision for our Nation and world, inspiring them to 
keep up their courage in spite of daunting odds. Use them as healers 
and helpers and heralds of Your hope. Assure them of Your love as You 
give them eyes to see Your saving truth.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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