[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 32 (Thursday, March 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Lord, You stand knocking at the door of our hearts and this Senate 
Chamber. Once again You make the first move. You come to us in a new 
way each day. We have learned that yesterday's experience of fellowship 
with You or guidance from You will not be sufficient for today's 
challenges. You seek entrance into every facet of our lives and our 
work. The latch always is on the inside. Today, we have a choice to 
open the door or leave it shut in Your face.
  All-powerful Lord, You have the secret of victorious living. It is 
Your indwelling, impelling power within us that makes the difference 
between a great or a grim day. We are alarmed by the number of days 
spent in self-propelled effort, simply because we didn't begin the day 
by opening the door of our hearts to You.
  Who are we to deserve such attention from You? Then we remember that 
it is Your grace and not our goodness that motivates Your persistence. 
You have work to do here in this Senate and You plan to do it through 
us. Come, Lord; You are welcome. Reign supreme in this Chamber and in 
our hearts. Amen.

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