[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 120 (Thursday, September 5, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H10045]
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[[Page H10045]]

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Chaplain, Rev. James David Ford, D.D., offered the following 
prayer:
  Breathe upon us, O God, the breath of life, speak to us in the depths 
of our hearts, look upon us with favor, hold us in Your strong arm and 
at the end of time, grant us Your peace that passes all human 
understanding. We place these petitions before You, gracious God, for 
You have been our help in ages past and You are our hope for years to 
come. As You have given us our very lives, so You give us the blessings 
that make each day possible and make each opportunity an occasion for 
serving others in their need. In Your name, we pray. Amen.

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