[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 15]
[House]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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          HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Thursday, November 1, 2001

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Eternal God, from the beginning, You know how we are made and how 
fragile our life. Bring an end to the anthrax threat upon America.
  Today we pray for all those who are diagnosed with this biological 
invasion; and we commend to You all those who are taking medication 
because they have been exposed to this dreadful disease. Renew them in 
spirit as You strengthen and restore them in body. Remove anxiety that 
surrounds their family and friends as powerful medicine now wars within 
them.
  Divine Physician, we praise You and bless You for the doctors, nurses 
and scientists who assist those now doing battle with anthrax. You have 
called these professionals to care for their brothers and sisters in a 
holistic way that reveals Your own holiness and love. Guide and protect 
them as they serve on the homefront or on the battle lines across land 
or sea in the war against terrorism.
  May medical victory on this frontline of an unseen war not only 
dissipate exterior anger and blame, but galvanize our determination and 
patience, as we as Americans battle on to defend life, liberty and the 
pursuit of daily happiness.
  We know You are with us now and forever. Amen.

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