[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 98 (Thursday, July 18, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H4875]
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House of Representatives

  The House met at 10 a.m.
  The Reverend Ronald J. Jansen, Pastor, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 
Collinsville, Illinois, offered the following prayer:
  O Almighty God, You have given us this good land as a place for us to 
live and serve You. We ask, Lord, that as You concern Yourself with the 
busyness of Your universe, You would also give Your attention to the 
business of this place, the House of Representatives. May Your spirit 
so guide the Members of this chamber that they remember they are 
representing the people of the United States of America. Bless them 
also with the knowledge that they govern as Your representatives to the 
people.
  Be with the Members in their conversation, their deliberations, and 
their votes, that they may serve You and be a blessing to the people 
who dwell in this land.
  In the name of the Risen Redeemer. Amen.

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