[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[House]
[Page 6472]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Dr. Alan Kieran, Office of the U.S. Senate Chaplain, 
Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer:
  Most Holy God, Creator and sustainer of the universe, we come to this 
Chamber today with humility and expectation.
  In humility because we know that You have appointed our elected 
Members and Capitol Hill staff for such a time as this.
  In expectation because faith in You brings untold blessings to 
hearts, homes, and nations.
  You say, O God, that from those to whom You have given much, much is 
expected.
  Endow our leaders with good health. Strengthen them in body, mind, 
and soul for the busy days ahead. Grant them Your wisdom, peace, and 
joy in this season of fruitful labor.
  And may we all reap a harvest of righteousness as we serve You and 
our Nation's citizens.
  I pray in Your everlasting Name. Amen.

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