[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 153 (Monday, December 3, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H6579]
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 who they are. 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 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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