[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H9279]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 9 a.m.
  The Chaplain, Rev. James David Ford, D.D., offered the following 
prayer:
  We recognize, gracious God, that it is easy to see what is wrong with 
our world, but we can see the good as well. It is simple to list the 
weaknesses, but we can also list the works of justice that stand the 
moments of time. We can quickly catalog the mistakes of those with whom 
we disagree, but it is apparent that others can do good works, the 
works of justice and mercy. We know there are times to despair, but we 
also know there are wonderful occasions to sing.
  So teach us, O God, to open our eyes to all the glories of Your 
creation so we can celebrate all Your gifts, this day and every day we 
pray. Amen.

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