[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 15979]
[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.
  Help us this day to draw closer to You so that, with Your Spirit and 
aware of Your presence among us, we may all face the tasks of this day.
  Bless the Members of the people's House. Help them to think clearly, 
speak confidently, and act courageously in the belief that all noble 
service is based upon patience, truth, and love.
  You know well the pressing issues facing our Nation. Grant our 
leaders, especially, the wisdom and magnanimity to do what is best, and 
may we all join in a common will for the benefit of all constituencies 
even though this will take some sacrifice.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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