[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 79 (Friday, May 23, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H4833]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld, Ohev Sholom: The National Synagogue, 
Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer:
  On the eve of Memorial Day, we remember with sadness and with pride 
those who gave their lives in service to our country, and we dedicate 
this prayer in their memory.
  We give thanks to God for our lives, which are entrusted into Your 
hand, for Your miracles, which are with us every day and for Your 
wonders and favors at all times, evening, morning and midday. You are 
good--for Your compassion never fails. You are compassionate--for Your 
loving kindnesses never cease. We have always placed our hope in You.
  May it be Your will, God, to bless our country and our men and women 
who serve this country so bravely.
  Bless us all with a life of peace, goodness, safety, physical health, 
mental health, a life without shame or disgrace, a life with honor and 
dignity, and a life in which our heart's desires are fulfilled for 
good.

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