[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 185 (Monday, December 5, 2011)]
[House]
[Page H8128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Loving God, we give You thanks for giving us another day. At the 
beginning of a new day and another week, help us to discover the power 
of resting in You and receiving assurance and encouragement in Your 
amazing grace.
  Send Your Spirit down upon the Members of the people's House who have 
been entrusted by their fellow Americans with the awesome privilege and 
responsibility of sustaining the great experiment of democratic self-
government.
  May they be reminded always of whom they are. May they be open to 
Your inspiration, that they might overcome the temptation to work 
through the issues of this day on their own strength and cleverness. 
Grant them wisdom, insight, and vision, that the work they do will be 
for the betterment of our Nation during a time of struggle for so many 
millions of Americans.
  May they earn the trust and respect of those they represent, whether 
or not they had earned their vote, and make history that expands the 
great legacy of so many who have served in this Chamber before now, a 
legacy of noble service, sometimes political risk, but always great 
leadership.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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