[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 71]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Loving and Gracious God, we give You thanks for giving us another 
day.
  We ask today that You bless the Members of this assembly, to be the 
best and the most faithful servants of the people they serve. Purify 
their intentions, that they will say what they believe and act 
consistent with their words.
  Help them, indeed help us all, to be honest with themselves, so that 
they will be concerned not only with how their words and deeds are 
weighed by others, but also with how their words and deeds affect the 
lives of those in need and those who look to them for support, help, 
strength, and leadership.
  May all that is done this day in the people's House be for Your 
greater honor and glory. Amen.

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