[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 4891]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick J. Conroy, offered the following 
prayer:
  Merciful God, we give You thanks for giving us another day.
  Bless the Members of the people's House. There are many important 
issues to be considered, with multiple interests and priorities 
dividing the House in its deliberations.
  May the inertia of habit that has solidified various blocs of opinion 
be stirred to productive action, and grant that a new light might shine 
on creative solutions to longstanding and vexing disagreement.
  The benefit of so many Americans depends on the creativity and 
intentions of those who serve here. May their hopes and prayers for 
constructive legislation be satisfied through Your divine grace and the 
goodwill of all in this Chamber.
  May all that is done this day be for Your greater honor and glory.
  Amen.

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