[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 14, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S8293]
From the Congressional Record Online through the 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 outward symbols of inner meaning that remind us of Your 
blessings. The sight of our flag stirs our patriotism and dedication. 
It reminds us of Your providential care through the years of our 
blessed history as a people, our role in the unfinished and unfolding 
drama of the American dream, and the privilege we share of living in 
this land.
  Lord, today it is a moving experience to celebrate Flag Day, in the 
midst of the crucial legislation before this Senate. It is an inspiring 
reminder of why we are here. We repledge our allegiance to our flag and 
recommit ourselves anew to the awesome responsibilities You have 
entrusted to us. As we move forward with the remaining amendments and 
substantive content of the telecommunications legislation, may the flag 
that waves above this Capitol remind us that this is Your land, that 
the airwaves belong to You, and that You have entrusted to us the 
preservation of the decency of what is broadcast on radio and 
television and communicated through the sophisticated technology of 
computers.
  Thank You, Lord, that our flag also gives us the bracing affirmation 
of the unique role of this Senate in our democracy. In each age You 
have called truly great men and women to serve as Senators. We praise 
You for the 100 dynamic patriots whom You have called to serve in this 
Senate at this strategic time in our history. May they experience fresh 
strength and vision, as You renew the drumbeat of Your spirit calling 
them to march to the cadences of the rhythms of Your righteousness. In 
Your holy name. Amen.


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