Transcript of President Bush's Homily at the National Pryer service at National Cathedral

CNN, Bush Speech Transcript at National Cathedral on 9/14/01 ^ | 9/14/01 | George W. Bush, President of the United States of America

[FReethesheeples]

We are here in the middle hour of our grief. So many have suffered so great a loss, and today we express our nation's sorrow. We come before God to pray for the missing and the dead, and for those who loved them.

[Phil V.]

Thank you.

On the occasion of that National Memorial I was at work. I was in the process of correcting a problem at a water pressure reducing station near a creek crossed by Rising Hill Road in El Dorado County, Ca. My truck's radio was on and when the service began I turned of the pump that was draining the P.R.S. vault, and I rested my chin on my arms which were crossed atop the truck's tool box. It was a park-like setting. The creek was below me.

Oh beautiful for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain . . .

Two does stepped into the clearing - then a yearling - then four fawns - all casually picking up this year's bountiful acorn crop, just now being shed from the white oaks.

I was granted a glimpse of The Garden. I knew it and thanked God for this momentary relief from the horror of the week. I knew that the moment was personal and special. I was rocked.

Apparently my wife sensed something "wrong" with me that evening. She inquired as to my "troubled" expression.

"Nothing's wrong, Hon."

I began to relate to her "My Service" on rising Hill Road, and in attempting to voice the experience I absolutely disintegrated.

Marian had not been able to take in the Memorial so we turned to C-SPAN and watched and recorded. The entire service - from the remarks of the Imam to the singing of the Battle Hymn of the Republic was one of three "events" in my 57 years where God's Grace was shed on me.

[Himyar]

Are there video copies of the service available? I'd sure like to have one. I've never been so moved.

[Phil V.]

If you cannot obtain a C-SPAN copy then send me your address via freep-mail and we'll work out something.

[FReethesheeples]

Yes, I think.

Dogpile a meta-search engine has video copies of speeches on at least one site.

Phil V. says CNN may have it, I think.

FReegards,

[FReethesheeples]

Yes, I think.

Dogpile a meta-search engine has video copies of speeches on at least one site.

Phil V. says CNN may have it, I think.

FReegards,

[FReethesheeples]

Thanks Phil V.!

FReegards,

[FReethesheeples]

Thanks Phil V.!

FReegards,

[StoneColdGOP]

BUMP.

[Libertina]

While I was driving I heard George Bush's address. It was very moving and well delivered. When the President stopped speaking the cathedral bells began chiming again and again and again... It gave me goosebumps.

[FReethesheeples]

YOu're welcome & thank you!

[FReethesheeples]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[FReethesheeples]

Morning bump fo you!

[ecurbh]

I hope you will forgive me this one non-ring related ping. This is an intensely moving speech that deserves another read. May we remember in our prayers this day the victims, their families, our leaders, and our country. And never forget.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
Let's Roll...

[Texas2step]

ecurbh, never hesitate to ping me to something worthwhile, such as this...a good time to bring this up. Thanks.

[HairOfTheDog]

Yes, It was his finest speech so far. And exactly what I needed to hear then. I watched it over and over again. I knew he was the man we needed in the job.

I seem to recall that Billy Graham's speech was also very good, if you run across a copy of that too.

[ecurbh]

Here is a link to the Billy Graham speech. I have not read it yet, but I will do so.

[HairOfTheDog]

-Ping for a wonderful speech-

[Samwise]

Never forget!

God bless America and God bless President Bush.

[Mo1]

Thanks for the Ping

[A CA Guy]

I love this picture as well.