[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18236]
[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 covenant love, grant penetrating peace and patient 
understanding to all families and this Nation as we learn to live with 
each other and all our differences.
  Spread over us today the Spirit of Your covenant; that we may 
recognize Your presence in ordinary things and freely acknowledge You 
as Lord of all and in all.
  May the relationship of husband and wife and between parent and child 
be nourished by this life-giving Spirit.
  Let understanding put an end to strife and humble resolve overcome 
all difficulties so, Your lasting and compassionate love be cradled 
anew in our homes and become vibrant strength across this Nation.
  Bless and protect the families of this Congress, especially those in 
most need of Your healing and mercy. We are confident in Your love for 
each of them now and forever. Amen.

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