[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[House]
[Pages 18277-18278]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Compassionate God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  As the Members of the people's House regather, we ask that they be 
endowed by Your spirit with wisdom and purpose to address the issues 
facing our Nation. There is great disagreement about what we are called 
to in these days, when perhaps the greatest need is a sense of unified 
focus. Help them to leave behind rancorous accusation so that the 
dangers that threaten us all can be responsibly addressed together.
  We ask Your blessing upon the people of France, Lebanon, Nigeria, and 
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many other nations coping with the horrific aftermath of terrorist 
attacks within their borders. Protect those who work furiously to meet 
the needs of those most impacted by these events, and bless those who 
mourn the loss of loved ones.
  And finally, as all such serious matters press upon us, engender in 
us thankful hearts for the blessings we have enjoyed and which we 
possess today.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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