[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 136 (Wednesday, November 24, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H10889]
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:
  Gracious Creator of all good gifts and Father of us all, as we 
Americans prepare now to be with family and friends around a table 
tomorrow to give You thanks for our many blessings, protect all who are 
traveling. Grant them safe passage, and may peace await all in every 
household.
  Grant a special blessing of Your loving presence to all those who are 
away from home this Thanksgiving Day, especially the women and men who 
serve in our military forces and those first responders in time of 
emergency. May their families who feel their absence this holiday be 
comforted by knowing Your faithful protection and loving care.
  America expresses gratitude to You, O Lord, for all those who serve 
this Nation in public service and in the cause of freedom and peace in 
the world.
  Thanksgiving, praise and glory be Yours, O Lord, now and forever. 
Amen.

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