[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9155]
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:
  God of mercy, thank You for giving us another day. May the words of 
Ezekiel stir our hearts.
  ``The nations shall know that I am the Lord, says the Lord God, when 
in their sight I prove My holiness through you. . . . From all your 
idols, I will cleanse you. I will give you a new heart and place a new 
spirit within you, taking from your bodies your stoney hearts and 
giving you natural hearts.''
  Lord God of prophets and politicians, through the campaigns, surface 
out fiction and malicious thoughts so that Your people may be led to 
America's common concerns and the truth upon which to build anew. 
Deepen convictions in all contestants that their hearts may be 
naturally transformed by the response of the people and Your holy 
inspirations.
  We pray for civility in the weeks to come and peaceful resolve across 
our land, both now and forever.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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