[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 24, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S7243]
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, whose patience lasts even when ours is tested, we 
praise You for this new day. Thank You for giving the Senators courage 
to battle for truth as they see it, deal with differences, and keep the 
unity of fellow patriots. The very nature of our system can foster 
party spirit. Help us maintain mutual esteem and trust without which 
nothing can be accomplished. Thank You for being the unseen but 
powerful Presence in this chamber. Keep us open to You and respectful 
of each other. Bear on our hearts the words of Thomas Jefferson after 
the contentious election of 1800: ``The greatest good we can do our 
country is to heal its party divisions and make them one people.'' We 
dedicate ourselves to remember this today and throughout this election 
year.
  At 3:40 p.m. today we will remember the sacrifice in the line of duty 
of Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Detective John M. Gibson. Continue to 
bless their families. Help us to express our gratitude to the officers 
who serve in Congress wth such faithfulness. You are our Lord and 
Saviour. Amen.

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