[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10387]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, Sovereign of this Nation and Lord of our lives, we 
thank You for the outward symbols of inner meaning that remind us of 
Your blessings. The sight of our flag stirs patriotism and dedication. 
It reminds us of Your providential care through the years, of our 
blessed history as a people, of our role in the unfolding of Your 
American dream, and of the privilege we share living in this land.
  Today, as we celebrate Flag Day, we repledge allegiance to our flag 
and recommit ourselves to the awesome responsibilities that You have 
entrusted to us. May the flag that waves above this Capitol remind us 
that this is Your land.
  Thank You, Lord, that our flag also gives us a bracing affirmation of 
the unique role of the Senate in our democracy. In each age, You have 
called truly great men and women to serve as leaders. May these 
contemporary patriots experience fresh strength and vision, as You 
renew the drumbeat of Your Spirit, calling them to march to the cadence 
of Your righteousness. In the Name of our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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