[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 88 (Friday, June 14, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S6255]
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, and Lord of our lives, we 
thank You for outward symbols of inner meaning that remind us of Your 
blessings. The sight of our flag stirs our patriotism and dedication. 
It reminds us of Your providential care through the years of our 
blessed history as a people, but it also reminds us of our role in the 
unfinished and unfolding drama of the American dream. But it also gives 
us a reminder of the privilege we share of living in this land.
  Today, on Flag Day, we repledge our allegiance to the flag and 
recommit ourselves to the awesome responsibilities You have entrusted 
to us. May the flag that waves above this Capitol remind us that this 
is Your land and we are accountable to You.
  Our flag also gives us the bracing affirmation of the unique role of 
this Senate in our democracy. We praise You for the men and women You 
have called to serve at this strategic time in history. May they 
experience fresh strength and vision. Renew the drumbeat of Your spirit 
calling them to march to the cadences of Your righteousness. We ask for 
Your blessing on President Clinton and Vice President Gore. God bless 
America. Amen.

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