[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 17, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S7921]
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, You have wonderfully preserved and guided our Nation 
through the years and given us a position of leadership in the world. 
Now we ask You to bless the Senators and all who assist them in their 
high calling. Stir up our patriotism for our Nation and our passion for 
the work of Government. When we get weary, refresh us with new vision 
for the importance of our work. Give us a new burst of enthusiasm for 
our assignments by reminding us that we really report to You and are 
working for Your glory. Help us to remember that we are Your agents in 
shaping our society. Purge from us any vestige of selfish ambition or 
combative competition that would hinder teamwork. In a time of history 
when our Nation needs greater trust in You, we commit ourselves to be 
leaders who unashamedly live their faith and seek to keep our Nation 
deeply rooted in You, Your Commandments, and Your vision for us, 
through our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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