[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18980]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, we come to You as intercessors for our beloved Nation 
at this crucial time of confrontation with the evil forces of terrorism 
in the world. May this war be decisive, undergirded by Your mighty 
power and lead toward the extrication of terrorism from the world. We 
intercede for our President George W. Bush, Colin Powell, Don Rumsfeld, 
General Richard Myers, General Tommy Franks, Condeleezza Rice, John 
Ashcroft, and all who seek Your guidance and supernatural power for 
their leadership in this just war. We pray for Tom Ridge as he assumes 
his new responsibilities to coordinate all who must work cooperatively 
for the protection of our land against further terrorist attacks. And 
Lord, we ask for a special measure of Your wisdom and strength for Tom 
Daschle, Trent Lott, Harry Reid, and Don Nickles as they seek to lead 
this Senate in unity, in support of our Armed Forces. Protect the men 
and women now in harm's way both in the strategic bombing and the 
humanitarian effort. Grant Your peace to the American people, many of 
whom are gripped with unhealed grief over September 11 and now feel 
panic over the danger of terrorist attacks.
  Dear Father, flood our hearts with Your Spirit, filling us with trust 
in You. May patriotism for our Nation, and pertinacity to win this 
battle be the antidote to fear. In the Name of our Lord and Saviour. 
Amen.

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