[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 153 (Wednesday, November 5, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H9995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Rev. James David Ford, D.D., offered the following 
prayer:
  We pray, gracious God that whatever our obligations or whatever our 
time in life, we will experience purposeful challenges that engage the 
spirit and keep our hearts and minds filled with enthusiasm. Help us to 
be aware that there are always ways that we can contribute to the 
benefit of people about us or to help lift the burdens of others with 
their daily concerns. May Your Spirit, O God, so touch our spirits that 
our minds are alert, our hearts are compassionate, and our hands eager 
to do the good works that honor You and serve people whatever their 
need. In Your name we pray. Amen.

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