Merge two text overlay layers without losing effect?

I'm using PS CS4 and I have two text layers on top of each other (they same the same thing) and the layer style for both is set for "overlay". I want to merge (and rasterize) the two layers but keep the look of the doubled up overlay effect.
Can this be done??
Thanks...

So if both are set to overlay, then that means they both depend on the pixels below them for the effect. So you have a choice to make.
1) You can leave them as is (which would be preferable in my mind). Why do you need to merge them?
2) You can select the transparency of one of the type layers (command-click on the layer icon in the layer panel), and then copy merged and paste. This should give you the layer you desire. I'd save the old layers for later, just in case.
3) Something I haven't thought of.

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