[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5168]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Today's opening prayer will be offered by Rev. 
Rebecca Spencer, senior pastor of Central Congregational Church, United 
Church of Christ, Providence, RI.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Shall we pray.
  Gracious and loving God, we thank You for Your presence with us. You 
offer wisdom and perspective and grace. We ask Your blessings to be 
upon these elected representatives. May all that we do reflect Your 
purpose that we live together as Your children in harmony and freedom. 
May Your blessings and our work bring real hope to those who may be 
struggling or oppressed.
  We do ask for Your special blessings to be with those who serve our 
country in the military--at home, at sea, in the air, and foreign 
countries. Shield them from danger as they work for peace.
  This is indeed a gift of a new day You have given to us. May all our 
endeavors honor You and may we all serve the cause of life, liberty, 
and the pursuit of happiness in this beloved land of ours. May we truly 
do justice and love kindness and walk humbly with You, our God.
  Amen.

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