[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5293]
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 of all life, Who has made work in Government one of the highest 
callings and the formulation of public policy a crucial ministry, we 
ask You to help us bless this weekday and keep it holy. Give us a 
renewed sense of mission today as we go about the tasks of this day. 
Help us to find a solution to the present impasse over the disaster 
relief bill. You are present in this Chamber.
  May we keep our attention on You as the only One we must please. With 
that ever present before us, we will work with excellence because we 
are accountable to You. So may every word we speak, every relationship 
we enjoy, and every task we tackle be done with a sense of Your 
presence. May we never forget why we are here--to serve You by being 
servant leaders of the people of our land. Living and working is a 
privilege. Thank You for another day in which we can do both with 
enthusiasm. In the name of our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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