[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 23, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Dr. Alan Keiran, Office of the United States Senate 
Chaplain, offered the following prayer:
  Lord God, we extol Your great name, for You alone deserve our worship 
and unwavering allegiance. We thank You for the gifts of meaningful 
labor, loving families and freedom to worship. We thank You as well for 
Your ultimate sacrifice which brings us hope for bright tomorrows.
  Father, we humbly commend to Your abiding care those among us who are 
facing the challenges of age, health, and the loss of loved ones. May 
Your presence illumine the hearts of all who seek to bring You glory 
and long for Your loving presence.
  We pray as well that You will empower our legislators and their 
staffs with the wisdom and tenacity needed to solve seemingly 
intractable issues facing our country and our world. Give them the 
strength to endure long hours of labor with a positive sense of 
accomplishment.
  Finally, we pray for all those in harm's way and their families. May 
You watch over them and protect them with Your abiding presence. In 
Your mighty name, I pray. Amen.

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