[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 163 (Thursday, October 25, 2007)]
[House]
[Page H12023]
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 of the heavens and the Earth, the skies over California are red 
and black. We beg You to drown the fires that beset thousands with Your 
compassionate love.
  You, O Lord, with gentle winds of mercy and the mighty force of 
nature, combined with the bravery and ingenuity of firefighters from 
across this Nation, can put an end to this hellfire.
  Then, may this crucible of the Golden State become the ultimate sign 
of commitment by this Nation. Lead us through global warming to become 
a leader in the world community clearing the heavens and providing 
hopeful vision for all Your people to praise You for Your creative 
glory both now and forever. Amen.

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