[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5114]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  God of the universe, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  Under Your divine providence, this Nation was established and has 
been guided through the years. Through turmoil, strife, disaster, and 
even war, You have brought Your people to renewed faith, greater 
strength, and a deeper longing for peace.
  Be with us now. Guide and enable the Members of this people's House 
today as they consider the ongoing business of the Nation, be they 
issues of economy, immigration, domestic safety and security, or 
matters beyond our shores. Bless their efforts as they seek to protect 
and defend their fellow citizens.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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