[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 196 (Monday, December 9, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H9353]
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 the universe, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  We ask Your blessing in these days to come. You know well the 
contentiousness of this session. Look into the hearts of all the 
Members of this people's House to discern the goodwill within.
  May the goodwill You find be rewarded with Your grace. May any 
contrary spirit be banished.
  In the days that come, help each Member to understand well and 
interpret positively, as they are able, the positions of those with 
whom they disagree. Grant to each the wisdom of Solomon and to us all 
the faith and confidence to know that, no matter how difficult things 
appear to be, You continue to walk with our Nation, as You have done 
over two centuries.
  May all that is done in the people's House be for Your greater honor 
and glory.
  Amen.

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