[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 14127]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God, You are eternal, knowing all our days. Teach us how to 
discover the best use of our time.
  Being here in Congress is a great opportunity to make a difference in 
the complexity of today's world. Help Members of the House of 
Representatives to make the very best decisions to strengthen our 
country and foster lasting stability at the fault-lines among nations.
  May all who serve this noble institution by assisting this body of 
lawmakers seize the tasks at hand and accomplish their work with 
dedication and Your blessing.
  This Nation relies on Your wisdom and love to guide us now and 
forever.
  Amen.

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