[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 26654]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  In past weeks, Lord, as a people we have questioned, argued, and been 
confused.
  In recent days, Lord, as a nation we have sought direction, gone to 
court and accepted the judgment of leaders.
  Knowing we are living through unique circumstances, grant to all 
patience. May wisdom be our guide. May history be our judge.
  In the present moment, You have our attention, Lord.
  You must show us now the way You would have us live, organize and
govern.
  May we who live this moment in our Nation's history prove reliable 
and the people of Your promise.
  For without You we can do nothing credible or truly worth 
remembering.
  You are Lord now and forever.
  Amen.

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