[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 3, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H475]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Bertrain Bailey, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 
Dallas, Texas, offered the following prayer:
  God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who hast 
brought us thus far on the way; Thou who has by Thy might, led us into 
the light, keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lord, we intercede for 
our Nation at war and pray for Your comfort to the families whose sons 
and daughters have made the ultimate sacrifice, and we ask that You 
grant healing for the wounded.
  We remember the sorrow and the suffering of the people of Haiti, who 
struggle from day to day with their backs against the wall, especially 
the children. We are thankful for the graciousness of our President of 
these United States, the House of Representatives, and the generosity 
of people around the world.
  In this hallowed Chamber we seek the guidance of Your infinite wisdom 
for the House of Representatives to help solve the problems of our time 
and our great Nation. In the name of the One who loves the world. Amen.

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