[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 14668]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Gracious God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  You have blessed us with all good gifts, and this past week, with 
thankful hearts, we gathered with family and loved ones throughout this 
great land to celebrate our blessings together.
  Bless the newly elected Members of the 115th Congress who resume 
their orientation on Capitol Hill. Give them calm and confidence as 
they prepare for a new role as servants of our Nation's citizens.
  Bless the Members of the people's House who have been entrusted with 
the privilege to serve our Nation and all Americans in their need. 
Grant them to work together in respect and affection, faithful in the 
responsibilities they have been given.
  As the end of the 114th Congress approaches, bestow upon them the 
gifts of wisdom and discernment, that in their actions they will do 
justice, love with mercy, and walk humbly with You.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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