[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14]
[House]
[Page 18700]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God Almighty, after another weekend as a hurricane watch, we 
pray for all those whose lives and belongings have been affected by 
floods and collapsed infrastructure. May You strengthen the efforts of 
emergency workers and stir generous hearts in many others to come to 
their aid and help them repair their communities.
  Bless the work of Congress this week both here in Washington and in 
the district offices. Grant discernment of spirits in these days, that 
what is best for this Nation may be done and ways of peace, security 
and creativity may be found that will give glory to this Nation and 
Your Holy Name now and forever.
  Amen.

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