[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H3815]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Alpheus Townsend, Unity Temple of Peace, Bronx, New 
York, offered the following prayer:
  ``O God our help in ages past our hope for years to come our shelter 
from the stormy blast and our eternal home.''
  Lord of Majesty, mercy and love we are grateful for this day and for 
the blessings it affords. We thank You for the bounty of this Nation 
and for its form of government. Thank You for inspiring its leaders 
over the years.
  We ask Your blessing and guidance upon the membership of this 
assembly who are entrusted with the awesome task of helping to foster 
and preserve peace and justice in our world.
  Father, bless and strengthen families, our youth, our schools and 
businesses with integrity and success, now and ever more for Your honor 
and glory, amen.

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