[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 10, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H7121]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Reverend George S. Dillard III, Peachtree City Christian Church, 
Peachtree City, GA, offered the following prayer:
  Heavenly Father, You are our sovereign. By Your divine providence 
this Nation was born. On Your principles, this Nation was founded. On 
Your precepts we have modeled our rules of law. To this honorable body 
of men and women You have entrusted the well-being of our fellow 
citizens. Let us never forget that, as Jesus taught, it is better to 
forgive and serve than to be served. Help us, our Father, to remember 
always, we are here to serve You through service to our fellow man.
  Perhaps, like no other moment in history, to this body has been given 
the opportunity to influence the affairs of all mankind. Grant to us, 
Father, the wisdom and compassion to rise above those issues which so 
easily divide us and help us to focus on Your will, for this body, for 
this great Nation.
  Forgive us for our sins this day, and grant us the desire to return 
to Your truth. Bless this Nation, Oh Lord, we pray, in the name of 
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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