[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 42 (Thursday, April 10, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2951]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Here is some really good news to start our day. From Deuteronomy 
31:6:
  Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid . . .; for 
the Lord Your God He is the one who goes with You. He will never leave 
or forsake you.
  Almighty God, Sovereign of our Nation and Lord of our lives, Moses' 
words to Joshua ring in our hearts. We claim their fear-dispelling 
power. You have promised to be with us today. Help us make this day one 
constant conversation with You. Whisper Your instructions for each 
challenge. We commit ourselves to be attentive. Show us Your will and 
way. We gratefully remember the times You helped us in the past and our 
hope for today and the future is renewed.
  O God of courage, put steel in our spines, vision in our minds, and 
hope in our hearts. There are things we cannot do today without Your 
power and there are other things we would not even think of doing 
because You are present. So give us the will to say ``yes'' to what You 
clearly guide and ``no'' to what we know You would not bless. In the 
name of the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Amen.

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