[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 7386]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Eternal Lord God, Your power keeps us from falling. Today we bring 
You our praise and thanksgiving because Your mercies endure forever.
  Thank You for the gift of freedom and for the opportunities our 
Senators have today to protect and defend our liberties. Forgive them 
when they miss the mark. Give them strength when they are weak, as You 
provide them with vision for the tasks ahead. Engender in them a 
renewed sense of gratitude for Your call to serve their Nation and Your 
kingdom.
  Lord, we again ask You to strengthen everyone affected by the 
Oklahoma tornado. Bless the victims, the rescue workers, and their 
families in the days and weeks to come.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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