[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 22492]
[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 Heaven and Earth, we do not always understand the powers 
of nature, yet we are grateful for the information we are given in this 
present age. Such guidance helps us to protect ourselves and prepares 
us for the storms of a lifetime.
  We praise You and thank You that the recent hurricane has dissipated 
its intense strength. We pray now for all those whose lives have been 
altered by Isabel's path of destruction.
  Grant fortitude, patience, and persistence to Your people that energy 
be restored to all citizens, that neighbor will help neighbor through 
difficult times, and that tranquility and good order be established to 
encourage all Americans in living a healthy and happy family life.
  You, Lord, have been with us through every storm and await us with 
eternal shelter. Amen.

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