[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 56 (Monday, April 29, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  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 we can be 
servant leaders. Your love for us frees us to love, forgive, uplift, 
and encourage the people around us. We commit this day to be one in 
which we are initiative communicators of Your grace. We open ourselves 
to the infilling of Your spirit. Lead on, Gracious God, we are ready 
for a great day filled with grace. In the name of the Mighty Mediator. 
Amen.

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