[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 1, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S16449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Allow the Psalmist to tune your heart to make this a day of praise.
  Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy 
name.
  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.--Psalm 
103:1-2.
  Let us pray:
  Almighty God, Sovereign of this Nation, we praise You for Your 
amazing grace. Your unlimited love casts out fear, Your unqualified 
forgiveness heals our memories, Your undeserved faithfulness gives us 
courage, Your unfailing guidance gives us clear direction, Your 
presence banishes our anxieties. You know our needs before we ask You, 
and Your spirit gives us the boldness to ask for what You are ready to 
give. You give us discernment of the needs of others so that we can be 
servant leaders. Your love for us frees us to love, forgive, uplift, 
and encourage people around us. We commit this day to be one in which 
we are initiative communicators of Your grace. We open ourselves to 
Your holy spirit. Gracious God, we are ready for a great day filled 
with Your grace. In the name of the Mighty Mediator. Amen.

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