[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9678]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God, Teacher of the ages and Eternal Guide to the leaders of 
nations, be ever present in the work of the House of Representatives 
this week. During this season of academic graduations across this 
country, we wish to express our gratitude to You for the academic 
freedom and educational resources that have been fostered by 
government, churches and local communities in the past. We pray that 
they continue to flourish and be supported to meet the needs of future 
generations and the demands of the times, especially in the fields of 
mathematics and the sciences.
  Bless all the graduates of 2004. Grant them an atmosphere of security 
and peace so they may pursue careers that give you Glory. Provide them 
with opportunities for work and experiences which will draw upon their 
creativity and deepest commitments. Ground them in lasting values so 
they may stand the tests of life and one day graduate to Your eternal 
domain and give You glory forever. Amen.

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