[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 116 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S9321]
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 God, whose presence and power are revealed to the heart that 
longs for Your guidance, to the mind that humbly seeks Your truth, and 
to those who are united in oneness to serve You in a great cause, we 
ask that this time of prayer be an authentic experience of communion 
with You that issues forth into an authentic unity of purpose to 
glorify You in all that we do today.
  We seek to receive Your presence continually, to think of You 
consistently, and to trust You constantly. We urgently need divine 
wisdom for our leadership of this Nation. We have discovered that this 
only comes in a reliant relationship with You. Prayer enlarges our 
minds and hearts until they are able to be channels for the flow of 
Your spirit. You are Yourself the answer to our prayers.
  As we move through this day, may we see each problem, perplexity, or 
person as an opportunity to practice Your presence and accept Your 
perspective and patience. We do not want to forget You, Lord, but when 
we do, interrupt our thoughts and bring us back to an awareness that 
You are waiting to bless us and to equip us to lead with vision and 
courage. Thus, may our work be our worship this day. In the name of our 
Lord and Savior. Amen.

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