[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12112]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Lord God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  For all of us, some days are better than others, some tasks more 
difficult than others, but You have shown grace and favor to our 
country since its inception. Please guide our Nation's leaders to make 
wise decisions in the best interests of citizens everywhere.
  For those who feel called by You to serve, let them say, ``Here I am. 
Send me.'' Grant all of the Members of this House integrity of action 
so that they act not for their own honor and glory but, rather, for the 
welfare of all of their constituents.
  Lord, we also pray for all former Members of Congress, many of whom 
are gathered here at the Capitol today. Continue to guide them along 
their way, revealing to them the truth and bringing them to the 
fullness of life. May their examples of heroic statesmanship be an 
inspiration to all.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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