[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 70 (Friday, May 23, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5023]
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 God almighty! Heaven and Earth are filled with Your glory. 
Praise and honor be to You, Lord most high. Lord of all creation, re-
create our hearts to love You above all. Ruler of the universe, rule in 
us. Lord of our Nation, we invite You to live in us as our personal 
Lord. Architect of history, guide the vital page in history that will 
be written today.
  As we prepare for the Memorial Day recess and, at the same time, seek 
to complete all of the votes on the budget resolution, we realize how 
closely these two things are intertwined. Help us to see the 
implications of honoring those who gave their lives in just wars, and 
the arduous task of honing the budget further to enable Your priorities 
for our Nation. Sovereign Lord, reign in this Chamber and in our hearts 
and minds today so that what is decided will reflect Your will and how 
we work together will reflect Your presence. Grant the Senators renewed 
strength and resilient determination to finish well. May the shortness 
of life here on Earth and the length of eternity free them to do their 
best today as an expression of love to You and gratitude to those who 
paid the supreme price that this Senate could fulfill its calling of 
leading this Nation for which they died. Lord God of Hosts, be with us 
yet, lest we forget, lest we forget. In the name of the Resurrection 
and Life. Amen.

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