[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 140 (Thursday, October 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S10719]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplian, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Blessed God, whose love never lets us go, whose mercy never ends, 
whose strength is always available, whose guidance shows us the way, 
whose spirit provides us supernatural power, whose presence is our 
courage, whose joy invades our gloom, whose peace calms our pressured 
hearts, whose light illuminates our paths, whose goodness provides the 
wondrous gifts of loved ones and family and friends, whose will has 
brought us to the awesome tasks of today, and whose calling lifts us 
above self-centeredness to others-centered servanthood. We dedicate all 
that we have and are to serve You today with unreserved faithfulness 
and unfailing loyalty.
  You are with us today watching over all that happens to us. You go 
before us to guide each step of the way. You are beside us as our 
companion and friend, and You are behind us to gently prod us when we 
lag behind with caution or reluctance. Through our Lord and Saviour. 
Amen.

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