[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 11535]
[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 God our king, You rule from Your throne, sustaining us with 
the unfolding of Your providence. Today, abide with our Senators and 
all those to whom You have committed the government of this Nation. 
Lord, give them Your special gifts of wisdom and understanding, of 
counsel and strength, providing them with the insights to choose what 
is best. Bless them with constancy of purpose and an unfailing devotion 
to their duties. Answer their prayers and give them Your peace.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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