[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 4104]
[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 Father, the center of our joy, as the Senate ends its 35th 
all-night session, thank You for the faithful work of the members of 
each Senator's staff. Remind these staff members that You see their 
diligence and will reward their patriotism.
  Today, give our lawmakers confidence that You are in control of our 
world. May their trust in Your providence deliver them from hindrances 
that prevent them from serving You and this land we love. Empower them 
to be workers who need not be ashamed, striving to please You in all 
that they do. As the Sun sets on this day, may they be nearer to You 
than when this day began.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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