[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 18, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S13365]
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 God, You have revealed in Scripture, through the 
generations, and in our own experience, that You pour out Your power 
when there is unity, mutual esteem, and affirmation for the oneness of 
our patriotism. Bless us with Your Spirit so that we may disagree 
without being disagreeable, share our convictions without being 
contentious, and lift up truth without putting anyone down. Help us to 
seek to convince without coercion, persuade without pressure, motivate 
without manipulation. May we trust You unreservedly and encourage each 
other unselfishly.
  God, bless America, beginning with these Senators on whom You have 
placed so much responsibility and from whom the people expect so much. 
You have brought them to this Senate at this time, not only for what 
You want to do through them in leading this Nation but also for what 
You intend to exemplify to the Nation in the way they live and work 
together. In the name of our Lord. Amen.

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