[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6045]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Rev. Arthur Cavitt, St. Charles Lwanga Center, St. Louis, Missouri, 
offered the following prayer:
  In times like these, we need the Almighty Good Shepherd to be with 
us. Lead us, Lord, through valleys and shadows onwards to straight 
paths. In times like these, we need the God of the breakthrough to give 
us the ability to see transforming possibilities.
  Guide us, Lord, through the challenges of our modern lives where 
sometimes hope is juxtaposed with despair. Grant that this august body 
will continue to move towards the common good, mindful of the inherent 
dignity that You, God, have placed within us.
  Grant that our hearts will resound blessed are we among nations. 
Blessed are we who dwell in this place and claim the potential for more 
love, peace, and inclusion for all people to partake of the fruits of 
this magnificent land.
  Shepherd us, Lord. The promise of Your goodness and compassion 
sustains our work and sustains our offering of thanksgiving this hour 
and evermore. Amen.

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