[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 48 (Thursday, March 12, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1665]
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.
  Bless the Members of the people's House today as they leave for a 
week of constituent visits in their home districts. Protect them and 
all whom they encounter from the dangers of coronavirus infection, and 
help them to be of comfort and encouragement for people back home.
  Help them to withstand open criticism when they know what is right 
before You and conscience. Often, they are characterized by half-truths 
and attributed motives that are far beneath them. Uphold them at such 
times with personal integrity and compassion for those most in need.
  Continue to bless those who suffer with the virus infection and those 
whose labor is in treating this illness and finding effective cure.
  May all that is done be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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