[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 86 (Thursday, June 19, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, we turn to You in the midst of the sickness and 
suffering of human life. You are the source of the healing power of 
life and have entrusted to us the awesome challenge of working in 
partnership with You in discovering the cures of diseases. With Your 
divine inspiration and guidance, we have fought and won in the battle 
against so many crippling illnesses. But Father, we need Your continued 
help in our relentless search for a cure for cancer. Thank You for the 
progress You have enabled. Bless the scientists, surgeons, and 
physicians who are on the front line of this conquest. All of us have 
one or more of three things in common: We have suffered from cancer 
ourselves, have a loved one or friend who has or is struggling to 
survive this disease, or have lost someone because of one of the many 
types of cancer.
  Today we feel profound empathy for Senator Tom Harkin, as he endures 
the grief of the death of his brother Chuck. Thank You for the gallant 
battle Chuck fought, for his faith in You, and for the assurance of 
Your strength and courage he exemplified. Be with his wife, Senator 
Harkin, and his family in this time of need. Through our Lord and 
Saviour who gives us the assurance of eternal life and the 
determination to press on in the quest for the cure of cancer. Amen.

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