[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9647]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  ``This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad.''
  The words of the Psalmist spring from our lips, inspired by a 
beautiful weekend of season and life. Last week proved heavy with young 
tragedy and floor debate. Move us now to thank You, Lord, for Your love 
endures forever. Uplifting weather and the power of prayer on Your holy 
day renew within us the joy of salvation.
  In this week before us, may Congress build upon the cornerstone of 
faith and make the works of the Lord their very own work. Grant success 
to their efforts as they respond to the needs of Your people.
  Bless the House of Representatives, all its Members and staff. Be for 
them, Lord, light that guides every decision and grants Your people 
hope and security, so together they may praise You forever.
  Amen.

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