[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 21 (Friday, February 8, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H817]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Dr. French B. Harmon, First Baptist Church, Somerset, Kentucky, 
offered the following prayer:
  Heavenly Father, we offer praise to You as we begin this day with the 
Members of the 110th Congress. May Your presence fill this historic 
Chamber and Your light shine upon these Your servants. You have blessed 
the United States by bringing together, in this House of 
Representatives, men and women of tremendous courage, commitment, and 
character. We ask Your divine guidance in their momentous decisions 
this February day.
  The Scriptures teach us:
  But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they 
shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; 
they shall walk and not faint.
  Lord, continue reminding us of Your loving kindness and grace. Please 
renew the strength of our military personnel that serve around the 
world and provide peace for each family that waits here at home.
  We especially ask that You comfort the families of those who lost 
loved ones during the recent storms throughout the southern States. Be 
with our President as he travels to this region of the country today 
and give wisdom to our leaders as they assist our fellow citizens.
  In Your holy name I pray. Amen.

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