[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10799]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Dr. Alan N. Keiran, Chief of Staff, Office of the Senate 
Chaplain, offered the following prayer:
  Eternal Father, creator of the universe, we come to You today 
believing that You hear our prayers and are concerned about the details 
of our lives. We thank You, O God, for the right to lift up Your holy 
name in this setting.
  Today we not only seek blessings from Your omnipotent hands, we seek 
to honor You in thought, word and deed.
  As we open this legislative week, we ask that Your sovereign presence 
fill this Chamber and equip the Members of this august body with wisdom 
beyond their years, courage to do great things, and a deep sense of 
satisfaction in honorably serving our Nation.
  Grant each Member good health, vibrant faith and hope that their 
tireless labors will one day achieve a grand purpose.
  Bless their families, especially those battling illness. Bless their 
staff members as they labor long hours far from home. Bless those who 
so willingly protect and support all who serve on Capitol Hill. And, 
Dear Lord, bless our Nation's noble warriors and their leaders at home 
and abroad, on land, at sea, and in the air.
  I pray in the name that is above all names. Amen.

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