[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12927]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Susan Kirlin-Hackett, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lake 
Stevens, Washington, offered the following prayer:
  Good and gracious God, You hear the cry that rises up from people of 
all nations calling for leaders whose decisions are tempered by 
compassion and mercy. We pray on this day for the men and women of the 
House of Representatives, that they might exercise their power and 
authority with kindness and with regard for the poor within our own 
country and beyond our borders.
  Holy God, You know the limits of human wisdom, our frailties, and 
selfishness. We pray that the women and men of this place would seek 
justice and enjoy friendships that provide sound counsel and 
encouragement.
  Grant to all who serve in this House rest when weary, competence in 
their task, and a deep appreciation of the trust that has been given to 
them by citizens of this Nation. May Your wisdom prevail and Your 
steadfast love be known. Amen.

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