[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 154 (Thursday, December 14, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S11765]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Dear Father, this morning we praise You for four great Americans who 
have distinguished themselves in the Presidential and Vice Presidential 
elections: George W. Bush, Al Gore, Dick Cheney, and Joe Lieberman. We 
admire their fervent desire to serve our Nation and their tireless 
efforts to make their visions known. Now, after all the protracted 
debate and prolonged legal battles, we ask You to heal our land. Unite 
us in a renewed commitment to patriotism more than party spirit, to 
dedication more than divisiveness, to reconciliation more than 
recrimination. Motivated by love for You and America, we pledge our 
support and loyalty to George W. Bush and Dick Cheney as they prepare 
to assume executive leadership of our Government. Bless them with 
inspired vision and impelling courage. In equal measure, uplift and 
encourage Al Gore and Joe Lieberman as they continue to glorify You in 
their lives and leadership. Replenish and renew them in body and soul. 
Throughout the Nation, may people neither gloat over victory nor 
grimace over defeat but move on with hope. Silence divisive, disruptive 
voices that would ignite and inflame disunity. Help the Senators to be 
healing agents as they exemplify for the American people civility, 
graciousness, and oneness. And why not, Lord? This is our own, our 
beloved land. You are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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