[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 60 (Wednesday, May 13, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H3109]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 9 a.m.
  The Chaplain, Reverend James David Ford, D.D., offered the following 
prayer:
  We are aware, O gracious God, that we are called to use our abilities 
in ways that serve people in their need. On this day we express our 
appreciation to those who have shown a commitment for public service, 
who seek to fulfill the biblical injunction to do justice, love mercy, 
and walk humbly with You. May the values of justice and mercy and 
humility continue to inspire and encourage people of goodwill to be 
good stewards of the resources of the Nation so that justice will flow 
down as waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Bless us 
this day and every day, we pray. Amen.

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