[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 121 (Monday, September 23, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H6421]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God, Your revelation shaped the founding of this Nation. Divine 
Providence has guided us through the years. Our spiritual heritage 
gives us strength as leaders in government face the questions and 
problems whirling around us in these autumn winds.
  You have boldly said ``Today I have set before you life and death, 
therefore choose life.'' These words have inspired people of faith down 
through the ages. Renew hearts around the world as people dedicate 
their energy in the pursuit of peace and justice. Bless America's 
leadership in the effort to unite people against all forms of terrorism 
and help build a more humane world.
  In You we place our trust now and forever. Amen.

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