Political Quotes

“I thank Representative Allen for his faithfulness to show up to pray together for our country and to always be bold to share his faith. I also thank the gentleman for the compliment that I am a light out here, but I do say along with the First Book of Peter 2:9: `` . . . proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.'' What is the darkness? The darkness is sin. It is what has afflicted mankind since the Garden of Eden, and it causes humans to be self- consumed, rebellious, and foolish. Yet, we should draw near to the Lord and come boldly to his throne in time of need. Hebrews says: ``Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.'' Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Grothman), my good friend.”