[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18009]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  On the first day of this autumn session of the 110th Congress of the 
United States, Members of the House of Representatives gather to do the 
work of the people to establish the common good of the country.
  As Representatives, they speak for their constituents and act in 
their name. Bless not only their very best intentions to serve well the 
will of the people, but empower them to set aside all that inhibits 
true freedom at work in them. By Your inspiration, may every decision 
they make bring joy, security and true satisfaction to the Nation.
  Lord, give them peace at all times and in all circumstances so each 
one may be his or her very best, together reach their full potential, 
accomplish great deeds, and give You glory now and forever.
  Amen.

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