[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 7035]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Wallace Shepherd, Second Baptist Church, Santa Barbara, 
California, offered the following prayer:
  Our Heavenly Father, we bless You, Lord, in this season, while our 
homeland faces difficult decisions and conflicts across many nations.
  We bow before You this day, requesting Your mercy and Your grace. 
Grant this Congress Your guidance as they work collectively as one. We 
pray, dear Lord, as resolutions are prepared, that there will be a 
united commitment to the development of comprehensive laws.
  Lead this Congress and Nation in the direction of tranquility that 
reflects the intent of our forefathers. Endow us as a Nation to be 
humble, as we transcend the norm, without forgetting those that are in 
need. Anchor our hearts with prudence, as we consider the development 
of our youth. Protect our troops, as they fight for democracy and 
freedom throughout the world. Steer us on the path of righteousness 
with temperance. Bless our government, and bless this Nation.
  In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. Amen.

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