[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[House]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



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         HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES--Wednesday, September 5, 2007


  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Guest Chaplain, the Reverend Dr. S.L. Roberson, Metropolitan 
Baptist Church, Ypsilanti, Michigan, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty, all wise, ever-present, glorious, and merciful God, we come 
today prayerfully opening this session of the United States House of 
Representatives offering thanksgiving to You. We bless You, magnify 
You, exalt You, thank You, and praise You for Your world love and 
saving grace.
  We pray that You will continue to bless America, building her up 
where we are torn down, strengthening us where we are weak, and drawing 
us closer together. We ask that You cover this deliberating body with 
abundant wisdom and understanding, and that You lead, guide, and renew 
a right spirit in each Member.
  Direct these deliberations into meaningful, positive actions 
reflecting Your excellence in power, in judgment, in justice, in 
clarity, and unity for America and our global friends.
  Finally, reveal and enlighten the best that is in each of us so that 
we may use our gifts to glorify You.
  Amen.

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