[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 26 (Tuesday, March 4, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S1847]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Sovereign God, help us to hear and accept the psalmist's prescription 
for peace. ``Cast your burden on the Lord and He shall sustain you.''--
Psalm 55:22.
  In this quiet moment of liberating prayer, we deliberately commit 
each one of our burdens, large or small, into Your gracious care. Help 
us not to snatch them back. Give us an extra measure of Your wisdom, 
insight, and discernment as we tackle the challenges of this day. Make 
this a productive day in which we live with confidence that You will 
guide our thinking, unravel our difficulties, and empower our 
decisions. Especially we ask for Your guidance for the vote on the 
balanced budget amendment. Help us to maintain unity in the midst of 
differences. Now, we are ready for the day. We intend to live it with 
freedom and joy, through our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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