[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 4 (Tuesday, January 21, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S119]
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 of new beginnings, who makes all things new, give us a 
viable hope and vibrant expectancy as we begin the work of the 105th 
Congress. On this day following the inauguration of President Clinton 
and Vice President Gore, as fellow Americans and patriots we ask for 
Your blessing on them. In the same breath, we renew our commitment to 
work together with them as we seek Your will for what is best for our 
Nation.
  Endow our own Senate leaders, Trent Lott, Tom Daschle, Don Nickles, 
and Wendell Ford with a special measure of wisdom as they work 
cooperatively together to foster a spirit of oneness in the Senate. 
Help the Senators to delight in the diversity that sheds varied shades 
of light on the truth and debate that exposes maximum solutions. May 
this Senate be distinguished for its civility, creativity, and courage. 
Your spirit flourishes where men and women pray for each other, speak 
truth as they see it without rancor, and listen attentively to one 
another. When we all seek You and Your guidance, we find each other. 
The bond of our mutual love for You and for America will sustain us in 
the rough and tumble of political process. God, bless America and begin 
here in this Senate, through our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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