[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 117 (Wednesday, July 19, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S10259]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer
  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Sovereign Lord God, You have not only called this Senate to give bold 
and courageous leadership to the internal affairs of our Nation, but 
also to its role as the leading nation of the world. Today, we confront 
the complex issues of the war between the Serb forces and the Moslems 
in Bosnia. We have been stunned and shocked by the ravage and rape, 
torture and murder, cruelty and carnage of the brutal hatred of this 
age-old conflict. All attempts to bring resolution to this strife have 
failed.
  Today, this Senate must make hard choices about the extent of our 
Nation's involvement. This is one of those times when none of the 
alternatives is free of negative implications. When we don't know which 
way to turn, we know it is time to turn to You for wisdom and guidance. 
Lord, draw the Senators together in a spirit of unity as this 
complicated situation is discussed and they move toward what is the 
best solution for the future of Bosnia and the world. We confess our 
need for Your divine insight, but also for Your incisiveness. Most of 
all Lord, we ask You to intervene miraculously to heal the prejudice 
and hatred perpetuating this crisis in Bosnia. Bring an end to this 
brutal conflict and a just peace. We commit to You the crucial 
decisions of this day. In Your holy name. Amen.

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