[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3669]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Eternal God, through Whom we see what we could be and what we can 
become, thank You for giving us another day.
  Send Your Spirit among the Members of this people's House to 
encourage them in their official tasks. Be with them and with all who 
labor here to serve this great Nation and its people.
  Assure them that whatever their responsibilities, You provide the 
grace to enable them to be faithful in their duties and the wisdom to 
be conscious of their obligations and fulfill them with integrity.
  Remind us all of the dignity of work and teach us to use our talents 
and abilities in ways that are honorable and just and are of benefit to 
those we serve.
  May all that is done this day be done for Your greater honor and 
glory.
  Amen.

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