[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15256]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God of Heaven and Earth, ancient writings describe a Suffering 
Servant you have given us as an example.
  We are to follow in His footsteps: ``He committed no sin and no 
deceit was found in His mouth.''
  Ever since, we have witnessed courageous people in the history of 
this Nation and throughout the world who have followed the example You 
have given us.
  When insulted, they return no insult, when suffering, they do not 
threaten; instead, they hand themselves over to You, the only true and 
lasting Judge, who judges all things justly.
  May justice in this land be founded in You. Guide the dealings of 
this Chamber so that all laws and decisions reflect Your Spirit at work 
now and forever. Amen.

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