[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 2917]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Immortal, invisible God Only Wise, all Your promises prove true. You 
gladden us with the glory of Your handiwork, for Your splendor 
surrounds us.
  Empower our Senators to give their best to You and country, rising 
above obstacles with faith in the power of Your providence. May they 
serve this land as Your obedient servants, refusing to become 
discouraged because of the daunting challenges they face. Lord, use 
them to make America a refuge for the oppressed and a bright beacon of 
hope for those who dwell in darkness.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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