Arrington Welcomes Brother, Dr. Yancey C. Arrington, as Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives

Dr. Arrington's prayer as delivered:

"Our Lord, high and mighty, King of kings and Lord of lords, who from Your throne reign with power supreme and uncontrolled over all kingdoms, empires, and governments, look down in mercy.

"We implore You on this, our country, the United States of America, and upon this body who have been given charge of governance.

"May they overcome appeals tempting them to rule in favor of the oppressor over the oppressed, the wicked over the righteous, the guilty over the innocent.

"On the contrary, knowing that the Lord Yahweh, the Most High God, is to be feared, a great King over all the earth, and that God reigns over the nations, God sits on His holy throne.

"May these honorable men and women do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with Your lordship in the wise and peaceful exercise of their duties.

"All this we ask in the name and through the merits of Jesus Christ, Your Son and the Savior. Amen."

Following Dr. Arrington's prayer, Congressman Arrington delivered remarks on the House floor to recognize him.

Chairman Arrington's remarks as delivered:

"Mr. Speaker, what a joy and honor to hear the voice of my older brother leading the People's House in prayer this morning.

"Continuing the sacred tradition since 1789 of calling on Almighty God to consecrate our service for the good of the American people.

"Dr. Yancey Cook Arrington is an eighth-generation Texan, who, for over 25 years, has served as the teaching pastor at Clear Creek Community Church in the Bay Area of Houston.

"He is joined today in the Chamber Gallery by his lovely wife, Jennefer. They are proud parents of my three nephews, Thatcher, Haddon, and Beckett.

"Mr. Speaker, I am eternally grateful for my brother's spiritual influence over the years and have always been inspired by his unwavering devotion to God's Word, to God's people, and to God's only begotten Son, Jesus, our Lord.