[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 133 (Wednesday, December 6, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H8747-H8748]
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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:
  ``To You, O Lord, we lift our minds and hearts in prayer. In You, our 
God, we place all our trust; for anyone who hopes in You will never be 
disappointed.''
  Those who do not have hope have no future. Lord, sustain those who 
feel helpless. Cast Your light of promise upon those who live in fear.
  May the imagination of peace take root in our soul. This Congress and 
this Nation look to You, O Lord, to nurture fruitful seeds buried in 
the winter of our vision.
  May the warmth of Your presence draw near, that in our coldness we 
may



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     be touched by Your word and rise to new life.
  Our land and its children believe in the approaching spiritual 
solstice; and readies itself for the surprises of goodness and 
generosity which You alone can bring; both in this life and forever.
  Amen.

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