[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 24272]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God, in You is light and salvation. Because You have compassion 
on our darkness, we always live with expectations of a new day. Be 
ever-present and shed Your light upon the Members of Congress.
  When confronted by the complexity of problems to be addressed, grant 
single-mindedness and focus on justice. When confused by many voices of 
concern and advice, let the truth of Your Word be heard. When aware of 
limitations and the passing of time, provide patience and understanding 
of others and the ability to seize the present moment to accomplish 
Your holy will. For You are ever-faithful, God with us, now and 
forever.
  Amen.

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