[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 50 (Thursday, April 24, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, who calls us to seek peace and not war, but who has 
blessed us in victory in just wars fought for the righteous cause of 
freedom and justice, we seek Your guidance for the crucial decisions 
about the Chemical Weapons Convention. Our hearts and minds are united 
with You in abhorrence and judgment on the use of chemical weapons. 
Thank You for the diligence with which the Senate has debated the 
issues of ratification of the treaty. The research and clear 
communication on both sides of these issues have brought illuminating 
discussions. Sharp differences remain about ratification. Now the hour 
of decision approaches.
  Father, fuel with Your presence and glory this Chamber and then the 
Old Senate Chamber during the executive session. May the Senators seek 
Your guidance, clarify their convictions, and then cast their votes 
with a sense that they have done their very best. When the votes are 
counted and the result is declared, unite the Senators in the 
unbreakable bond of unity rooted in a mutual commitment to patriotic 
leadership of our Nation.
  Dear God, guide this Senate and bless America. In the name of our 
Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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