[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H10771]
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                        House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Chaplain, Rev. James David Ford, D.D., offered the following 
prayer:
  As we approach this Thanksgiving season with the joy and happiness of 
reunion with family and friends, we offer our prayer of thanksgiving to 
You, oh God, for the wonder and beauty and splendor of the gifts that 
you have given us.
  For family who support us, for friends who share their affection, for 
the opportunities of work and service, for the gifts of faith and hope 
and love, we offer these words of praise. May Your benediction be ever 
with us, may Your blessing never depart from us, and may Your words of 
grace remain with us always. Amen.

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