[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 22437]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Heavenly Father, may everything that we do bring consolation, 
security, and hope to Your people. By Your holy inspiration, this 
Nation has begun the good work of justice and freedom with government 
by the people.
  In these days, let us continue to be a stronghold of God-fearing 
people who fashion law and policy not out of expediency or self-
interest, but on firm principles that will strengthen personal virtue, 
assure tranquility, and serve the common good of all in the Nation.
  For we believe, in serving Your people with dedication and personal 
integrity, we serve You, Almighty God, and give You glory now and 
forever.
  Amen.

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