[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 20607]
[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 land and seas, as well as the heavens and the earth, You 
sustain us in troublesome times. You guide the destiny of this Nation 
and companion each of us in the journey of life.
  The Columbus holiday reminds us, Lord, of the determination and great 
courage You gave the great navigator and explorer, Christopher 
Columbus. His four voyages to the new world continue to inspire hope.
  Ward off any hesitation and remove all obstacles, O Lord, that 
prevent us from realizing our dreams and making great discoveries in 
our times.
  Enable the Members of Congress and all Americans whom they represent 
in government to look beyond the familiar and the comfortable so to 
move into the future unafraid.
  Grant all the humility to place their trust in You, O God, and ready 
themselves to embrace the surprises You have prepared for our discovery 
today, tomorrow and forever. Amen.

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