[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 51 (Friday, April 19, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S3695]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious Father, a year ago at this very hour we were shocked and 
stunned by the catastrophic bombing of the Federal building in Oklahoma 
City. At this sacred moment of remembered grief, we join with millions 
of people across our land in mourning for the victims, especially the 
children, of this violent terrorism.
  We ask You very specifically for two things this morning. Dear God, 
bless the families of these victims. Heal their grief and grant them a 
special sense of Your comfort and strength. May the outpouring of love 
from all over our Nation be a balm in the raw nerves and the aching 
wounds of their pain and anguish. And then, Holy Lord, press us forward 
in our battle against the fanatical forces of organized terrorism.
  We thank You for the decisive legislation passed by this Senate. Now 
we unite our hearts in prayer that You will stay the hand of those who 
willfully cause suffering through acts of violent destruction. Rise up 
with mighty indignation, O God, and save our land from this danger. 
Lord God of Hosts, be with us lest we forget, lest we forget. In the 
name of our Lord. Amen.

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