[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12847]
[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.
  We ask Your blessing upon those who have worked so hard these past 
few days. Many issues remain, and their solutions continue to elude. 
Not all are completely satisfied, but help us all to proceed 
graciously, remaining vigilant for those values held most dear while 
being just.
  In the days that come, help each Member to understand well and 
interpret positively, as they are able, the positions of those with 
whom they disagree. Grant to each the wisdom of Solomon, and to us all 
the faith and confidence to know that no matter how difficult things 
appear to be, You continue to walk with our Nation as You have done for 
over two centuries.
  May all that is done today in the people's House be for Your greater 
honor and glory.
  Amen.

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