[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18209]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Dear God, Sovereign of our beloved Nation, this is a special day. 
Yesterday we celebrated Citizenship Day in America; this week is 
Constitution Week; and today is Prisoner-of-War, Missing-in-Action Day 
when we remember those who paid the supreme price of patriotism. All 
three of these emphases blend together as we praise You for our country 
which You have blessed so bountifully.
  Forgive us, Lord, for taking for granted the privileges of being 
citizens of this land. We seldom think about our freedoms of worship, 
speech, assembly, and freedom to vote. Today, we praise You for our 
representative democracy. Thank You for the privilege of serving in 
Government. Help the Senators and all of us who labor with them and for 
them to work today with a renewed sense of awe and wonder that You have 
chosen them and us to be part of the political process to make this 
good Nation great.
  May a renewed spirit of patriotism sweep across our land. Help the 
children to learn that an important aspect of love for You is loyalty 
to our country. We dedicate ourselves to right wrongs and to shape 
political programs that assure opportunity and justice for all 
Americans. So today, as we pledge allegiance to our flag, may our 
hearts express joy. This is our home, our native land.
  Gracious Lord, as a Senate family, we grieve the death of Murray 
Zweben, retired Parliamentarian of the Senate. Be with his family; 
comfort and encourage them in this difficult time. Through our Lord and 
Savior. Amen.

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