[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14168]
[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 the heavens, without our realizing it, we are swirling 
around the sun on this revolving planet. We tend to think we are 
standing still and the sun is moving over us. The summer sun lengthens 
our days and, like an explosion, new life bursts around us.
  Knowing how important summertime is to children, we ask You to 
protect them and help them to discover Your gracious presence in the 
midst of their fun. As Americans, we bless You for this time of year 
and thank You for family picnics, barbecues and baseball games.
  Guide the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in their work 
today. Grant them and their staffs a beautiful weekend filled with 
summer blessings, good times shared with family and friends.
  In their recreation, their plentitude and their free time, renew them 
in Spirit and give them grateful and generous hearts. Ever mindful of 
Your constant love, may they offer You thanks now and forever. Amen.

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