[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16925]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
   O God, our Source of life, liberty, and everlasting happiness, our 
weekend celebration of this Nation's Independence Day was filled with 
parades; religious services; family events; and a wonderful Capitol 
concert of music, song, and fireworks on the West Lawn of this Capitol 
building.
  Citizens of this land of promise were inspired to rededicate 
themselves to Your service and to work for the justice and freedom of 
all Your people.
  Called to be representative of the people, Congress must stand 
together to solidify the Nation's security and meet fiscal 
responsibilities of our day.
  Give all Your grace, prudence, and perseverance to address the needs 
of our times.
  We make our prayer with gracious humility and deepened faith in the 
power of Your Holy Name, and Your Kingdom come both now and forever. 
Amen.

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