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            Early one Sunday morning a group of party leaders came by the White House to see him and discuss a bill they thought should be passed by Congress.  They were surprised when President Garfield said he had a very important appointment and would talk to them later that afternoon.

            “But Mr. President,” one man asked, “what could be more important than this?”

            Garfield arose and walked to the door, turned to look at the party leaders, and said, “Gentlemen, I have an appointment at the Lord’s table.”  He then left with Mrs. Garfield and went to a Sunday morning worship service, not far from the capital.

Gospel Advocate, March 15, 1984, page 175