[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3677]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Harvey Peters, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, offered the 
following prayer:
  Lord God, by whose goodness we live and move and have our being, and 
to whom we regularly swear allegiance in pursuit of life, liberty, and 
justice for all, we turn to You and humbly ask You to hear our prayers.
  We are privileged to exercise our civil freedoms and make decisions 
that reflect the high ideals of our Nation's Founders and the 
aspirations embedded in our history.
  Protect us from delusions or discouragement in the demanding business 
of governance.
  Make us keenly aware we are not alone, and beckoned or not, O God, 
You are always present as we discern how best to fulfill our high 
calling with honor.
  Keep us mindful of Your presence through those who labor at our side, 
and on our behalf; those who daily share the joys and burdens of our 
calling to public service, our families, our staff, our colleagues, and 
a host of people who continue to pray and hope for the success of our 
best efforts.
  For them and to You, Lord God, we offer our thanks today and always.
  Amen.

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