[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9477]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  God of our forebears, You have been our refuge in every generation. 
Do not forsake us during these challenging days. Lord, enlighten our 
lawmakers so that they will be led by Your spirit, as they trust You to 
guide them with Your loving providence. Give them the wisdom to walk on 
the road beaten hard by the footsteps of saints, apostles, prophets, 
and martyrs. May they not forget the glorious heritage You have 
prepared for those who love You. Strengthen them, O God, with Your 
mighty arms, enabling them to serve Your purpose for their lives in 
this generation.
  We pray in Your sovereign Name. Amen.

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