[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16824]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate 
Chaplain, offered the following prayer:
  Lord God Almighty, author of life and Creator of the universe, we 
come today, seeking Your divine wisdom, peace and protection.
  In these complex times, please grant our leaders the knowledge and 
insights needed to solve the economic and international challenges 
facing our Nation and world. Anoint our leaders with Your Spirit, and 
grant them Your favor.
  As they labor for liberty, fill them with the peace that passes all 
understanding. May their bodies, minds and spirits continue to thrive 
as they make critical decisions about our country's future.
  Father, we also pray for Your divine protection. We are not naive in 
thinking all will always be well; but in tough times, we are assured 
that You, King of Heaven's armies, will be watching over us and guiding 
us.
  Lord, be with those in harm's way and their families. We pray in the 
mighty Name that is above all names.
  Amen.

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