[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 4, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S707]
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.
  Eternal God, the fountain of every blessing, we lift our hearts in 
praise to You for You have done marvelous things. You direct our steps 
each day, guiding us with Your powerful providence and showering us 
with undeserved mercies. You hear our prayers and speedily supply our 
needs. Bless today the work of our lawmakers, empowering them with 
unceasing awareness and openness of heart. Give them wisdom and courage 
to glorify You through their work. May their thoughts, words, and 
actions be acceptable to You for You are our rock and our redeemer. 
Amen.

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