[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 13, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S1905]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious Father, Your power is given in direct proportion to the 
pressures and perplexities we face. This gives us great courage and 
confidence. You give more strength as the burdens increase; You entrust 
us with more wisdom as the problems test our endurance. You never leave 
or forsake us. Your love has no end and Your patience no breaking 
point.
  Today, we affirm what You have taught us: You have called us to 
supernatural leadership empowered by Your spiritual gifts of wisdom, 
knowledge, discernment, and vision. You press us beyond our dependence 
on erudition and experience alone. Thank You for challenges that help 
us recover our humility and opportunities that force us to the knees of 
our hearts.
  Bless the women and men of this Senate. You have given them the 
awesome responsibility of being attentive to You and obedient in 
following Your guidance for our beloved Nation. Give them that sure 
sense of Your presence and the sublime satisfaction of knowing and 
doing Your will. Replenish their strength, renew their hope, and 
refresh them with Your grace. In the name of our Lord. Amen.

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