[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 22831]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  In You, O Lord, is the fullness of life. Help this Nation realize its 
full potential. Each American has been endowed with unique and personal 
gifts. Allow each of us the time and opportunity to bring forth our 
gifts in the service of others.
  Reward with Your choicest blessings all who serve this Nation in the 
Armed Forces. Today we especially pray for those who have served and 
are still serving aboard the U.S.S. Cole. God of all consolation, be 
with their anxious and grieving families.
  Bless the gifted Members of this House. Guide them to use their gifts 
to accomplish Your Holy will in such a way that Your goodness and 
justice may be recognized in all their accomplishments.
  Lord, You are with us at every moment and in every hour of need. You 
live and reign now and forever. Amen.

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