[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 39 (Monday, April 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2761]
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 Father, Almighty Sovereign of our beloved Nation, and loving 
Lord of our lives, our hearts overflow with gratitude. Thank You for 
the privilege of living in this land You have blessed so bountifully. 
You have called this Nation to be a demonstration of the freedom and 
opportunity, righteousness and justice You desire for all nations. Help 
us to be faithful to our destiny. May our response be spelled out in 
dedicated service.
  Dear God, empower the men and women of this Senate as they seek Your 
vision and wisdom for the problems we face as a nation. Proverbs 
reminds us that ``When the righteous are in power, the people 
rejoice.'' We rejoice in the Senators who seek to be right with You so 
they will know what is right for our Nation. You have told us, 
``Righteousness exalts a Nation.'' Proverbs 29:2.
  Lord, we live in times that challenge faith in You. As a nation, 
secularity often replaces spirituality and humanistic materialism 
substitutes for humble mindedness. Bless the Senators as they give 
dynamic leadership. Grant them wisdom, grant them courage, for the 
facing of this hour. I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

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