[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 19156]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, thank You for Your love that never gives up on us. 
Bless our lawmakers today, guiding their thoughts, words and actions. 
Lord, inspire them to live as Your servants, always striving to honor 
You through their labors. May they conduct themselves in a manner 
worthy of the sacrifice You have made for their salvation. Empower them 
to continue to grow in knowledge and understanding so that they will be 
instruments for Your glory. Continue the work You have begun in them 
until it is finally finished.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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