[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12235]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Brian Bohlman, The Harvest Church, Lexington, South 
Carolina, offered the following prayer:
  O God, our help in ages past and our hope for years to come, we 
assemble today with humility in our hearts as we ask for Your blessing 
upon the affairs of this House.
  We also remember the words of President Lincoln, when he said: ``I 
have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming 
conviction that I had nowhere else to go.''
  So, Lord, we thank You, that when we lack wisdom and strength, that 
You give generously to all who ask without finding fault.
  May our elected officials and leaders work together towards the 
common interests of the American people. May they act justly, love 
mercy, and walk humbly with their God.
  Lord, we also ask for Your protection over our servicemembers and 
families, both abroad and at home. Strengthen them when they are weary, 
increase their power when weak.
  Continue to bless our Nation and the work of this House. For your 
honor and glory, O Lord, we pray.
  Amen.

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