[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14571]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Eternal God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  Once again, we come to ask wisdom, patience, peace, and understanding 
for the Members of this people's House. At a time when, once again, 
strong sentiments stand in opposition, we ask discernment for the 
Members, that they might judge anew their adherence to principle, 
conviction, and commitment.
  Protect them from the deafness toward one another, lest they slide 
uncharitably toward an inability to work together to solve the 
important issues of our day.
  Give them the generosity of heart and the courage of true leadership 
to work toward a common solution which might call for compromise, even 
sacrifice on both sides. In the end, may we all, as Americans, be proud 
of the processes of elective, democratic government.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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