[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 778]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today's opening prayer will be offered by Rev. 
Dr. Joseph Vought, senior pastor of Community Lutheran Church in 
Sterling, VA.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  God of grace and glory, in whom all righteousness, peace, and 
goodness are found, You have created us in Your image, given us a world 
of good gifts and the blessing of this land we call home.
  Send Your spirit of wisdom, discernment, and grace to these elected 
servants. Take away any fear or prejudice that may keep them from civil 
discourse, good will, and mutual endeavor. Remind them of their calling 
to serve, and inspire them to make decisions which promote the common 
good, ensure justice and liberty for all, and make this Nation a beacon 
of hope for the world.
  In Your holy Name we pray. Amen.

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