[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5410]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend Stan Gruneich, National Chaplain, The American Legion, 
offered the following prayer:
  Holy God, our help in ages past, present and future. In this place of 
history and memory, we remember with gratitude that You have blessed 
our Nation with this great land as our heritage for this space in time. 
Grant that in humility we all may live worthy of that trust.
  Bless this legislative body with clear vision, deep insight and 
courage to seek and do what is right. In Your gracious mercy, Lord, may 
each strive to see the best in everyone else. It is then that we can 
discern what is best for all here and in the world around us.
  We pray for the men and women of our military services. Sustain them 
and their families during difficult times. Give Your comfort to the 
wounded in body or mind. Grant eternal rest to those who died in the 
line of duty.
  Lord, hear our prayer. Amen.

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