[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 91 (Thursday, July 13, 2006)]
[House]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  ``Devote your hearts and souls to seeking the Lord your God.''
  To the leaders of the nations, to those who were about to help 
Solomon build one of the wonders of the ancient world, the great temple 
of Jerusalem, King David addressed these words.
  To prepare themselves for the great task they were about to 
undertake, David exhorted: ``Devote your hearts and souls to seeking 
the Lord, your God.''
  As Members of Congress, before you undertake your tasks for this 
Nation, before your discussions which will affect this country and have 
reactions around the world, before you try to help people of your 
district with any lasting effect, I plead with you: ``Devote your 
hearts and your souls to seeking the Lord, your God.''
  Do not presume you know God or the Lord's plan or purpose for you or 
for this Nation. To seek the Lord is your first task, now and forever. 
Amen.

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