[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 150 (Tuesday, October 20, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H11553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Reverend James David Ford, D.D., offered  the  
following prayer:
  At a time when there is so much that must be accomplished, we take 
this moment for prayer and reflection, for thanksgiving and praise. We 
are grateful, O God, for the blessings that have come to us and to our 
land. Through days of celebration and achievement and at times of 
challenge and struggle, You have encouraged us to live our lives in 
grateful response to Your gifts by doing those good deeds that honor 
You and serve people with justice and mercy.
  The Lord bless us and keep us, the Lord make His face shine upon us 
and be gracious unto us, the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and 
give us peace. Amen.

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