[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 22 (Friday, February 23, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S1285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Dear God, bless America, beginning with these Senators on whom You 
have placed so much responsibility and from whom You expect so much. 
You have brought them to the Senate at this time, not only for what You 
want to do through them in leading this Nation, but also for what You 
intend to exemplify to the Nation in the way they work and live 
together.
  You have revealed in Scripture, through the generations, and in our 
own experience, that You pour out Your power when there is unity, 
mutual esteem, and affirmation of the oneness of our patriotism. Bless 
us with Your spirit so that we may disagree without being disagreeable, 
share our convictions without being contentious, and lift up truth 
without putting each other down. Help us to seek to convince without 
coercion, persuade without power moves, motivate without manipulation. 
May we trust You unreservedly and encourage each other unselfishly. In 
the name of our Lord. Amen.

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