[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10508]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  O God, You are the source of all that exists. In You there is no 
falsehood. Make us realistic in our faith. Free us from illusions about 
ourselves and our world of importance. Help Congress, by our prayer 
today, to build consistent priorities for the Nation and legislate 
justice which will lead to peace.
  Open our eyes to see the wonders of the world around us. Open our 
hearts to the wonders of our brothers and sisters who work with us. 
Together, enable us to read the signs of the times and respond with 
prudence according to Your wisdom and provident love, both now and 
forever.
  Amen.

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