[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 27, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S1317]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Alfred, Lord Tennyson said, ``Come my friends. 'Tis not too late to 
seek a newer world.''
  Let us pray:
  O God, Lord of new beginnings, the Savior who gives us a fresh start, 
You have promised, ``Behold, I make all things new.''
  Father, re-create us within so that we will sense again the 
excitement of being partners with You in bringing Your very best for 
our Nation. Banish the boredom of doing the same old things the same 
old way. Give us that wonderful conviction that You have chosen us to 
be strategic in Your plans for our Nation. We want to attempt great 
things for You and expect great power from You. Grant us revived 
enthusiasm, renewed gusto, and regenerated hope. Make us resilient with 
newness as we seek a newer world closer to Your purpose and plan. Fill 
this Chamber with Your presence and each Senator with supernatural 
power to discern and do Your will, to listen to Your voice 
consistently, and to speak Your truth courageously. In the Lord's name. 
Amen.

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