[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 7060]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Out of silence Your Word is heard. From small evidence, an 
investigation arises and justice is pursued. With attentive listening, 
a child enjoys good judgment and learns trouble can be avoided. From 
the bottom of the sea comes oil and custodial wisdom.
  Within one conversation one Member is affirmed; another ignored; 
another offended.
  For a moment, a hospital bed holds good news. While some fields are 
flooded, the sun scorches life out of some others.
  Lord, in this complex world give us discernment in all circumstances 
that we may find You present both now and forever.
  Amen.

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