[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16641]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 PRAYER

  The Most Reverend John R. Gaydos, Bishop of Jefferson City, Missouri, 
offered the following prayer:
  From the eighteenth psalm of King David we read: ``The breakers of 
death surged round about me; the menacing floods terrified me. The 
cords of Sheol tightened; the snares of death lay in wait for me. In my 
distress I called out: Lord! I cried out to my God. From his temple he 
heard my voice; my cry to him reached his ears.''
  Almighty God, the first anniversary has passed. The sorrow abides in 
our hearts, but it does not dwell there alone. Gratitude abides there, 
too. We are sorry for the lives lost and the suffering of those who 
survive. We are grateful for the renewed solidarity and spirit of 
generosity that has been enkindled across this great country. As we 
continue the binding up, we experience the power of Your providential 
care. Make each of us, this day, instruments of Your light and strength 
for our blessed Nation. Amen.

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