[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16339]
[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 history and ever-present wisdom, ever since 1789 in New 
York's Federal Hall until this very day, the Government of these United 
States has been dedicated to the protection of the people and securing 
human freedom with justice and peace.
  Grant guidance to the House of Representatives in their work today so 
that they may be fellow workers in accomplishing Your holy will in 
human affairs and the progress of this Nation. May this work benefit 
all citizens so that with them and for them an earthly city may be 
built reflecting the values of Your Kingdom. For You are Lord and 
Savior, now and forever. Amen.

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