[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 573]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin, offered the following 
prayer:
  Infinite God, You are without beginning or end. We begin each formal 
session of this law-making Chamber with reflection on Your Holy Word 
and prayerful petition.
  This representative government, Lord, is laden with great 
expectations and innumerable problems; so in the early hours we seek 
Your light and inspiration to set priorities and shape proper means to 
achieve common goals of legislation.
  In this information age surrounded by media opinions, kindly lead us 
to the essential truth on all the issues.
  In the evening, before we take our rest, Lord, help each Member find 
the time for grateful prayer to renew love and loyalty, lest we be 
consumed by work or become tepid due to debate and criticism. Renew us 
in our commitments to be faithful both in love and service.
  In the beginning and in the end of each passing day, may we draw 
closer to You now and forever. Amen.

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