[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 55 (Monday, May 2, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H2741]
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, when the American people visit Capitol Hill, You often stir 
within them a deeper sentiment of patriotism. Foreign visitors too are 
impressed with our history and the activities of a free society. Today 
we pray for all of our visitors.
  May Your strong hand guide and protect them in their travels. We 
commend to You, Lord, all of those who accompany or assist our visitors 
while they are here. Bless the guides, staffers, and the Capitol Police 
in their daily work. Create among them bonds of friendliness and unity 
which will foster lasting impressions of our Nation's respect for the 
dignity of every person and the mutual respect which guides strong 
character and leads to a beloved community.
  Lord, You teach all of us that patriotism is a love for everything 
that has to do with our Nation's land, its history, traditions, 
writings, natural features, as well as lasting memorials. For growth in 
patriotism extends also to the work of all of our compatriots and all 
the benefits their contributions make to establish this Nation we love.
  To You be all honor and thanks now and forever.
  Amen.

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