[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 16392]
[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, our shelter in turbulent times, as voices 
throughout the Nation cry out for equal protection under the law, use 
our lawmakers to ensure that justice rolls down like waters and 
righteousness like a mighty stream.
  Thank You for not leaving or forsaking us, for You continue to be our 
ever-present help in trouble. We are Your people and the sheep of Your 
pasture.
  Shepherd of Love, continue to provide for our every need from the 
rich bounties of Your grace. In a special way bless the lawmakers who 
will take the oath of office today.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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