[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 18035]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Loving God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  As we face a new day, help us to discover the power of resting in You 
and receiving assurance and encouragement in Your amazing grace.
  Send Your Spirit down upon the Members of the people's House. May 
they be reminded always of who they are. Grant them wisdom, insight, 
and vision, that the work they do will be for the betterment of our 
Nation during a time of struggle for so many Americans.
  May they earn the trust and respect of those they represent, whether 
or not they had earned their vote, and make history that expands the 
great legacy of so many who have served in this Chamber before now--a 
legacy of noble service, sometimes political risk, but always great 
leadership.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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