[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 146 (Monday, October 27, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  We conclude our character counts prayers by asking for the character 
trait of caring that is expressed in loyal citizenship. Dear God, You 
have lavished Your love in the natural resources and expressed Your 
providential care in the blessing of our Nation. Thank You for the 
privilege of being citizens of this land of liberty, justice, 
opportunity, and promise. You call us to be loyal in our patriotism and 
diligent in seeking Your very best for our land.
  Sovereign of America, give us a character transplant. In a time when 
so many say, ``I couldn't care less,'' help us to remember how much You 
care for us and respond by saying, ``We dare not care less.'' We cast 
all our cares on You because You care for us. May this motivate us to 
confront the problems of our Nation and seek Your solutions.
  Gracious Father, bless the women and men who express their 
citizenship by serving here in this Senate. You have told us that if we 
pray for them You would pour out Your power. Guide these leaders as 
they seek to know and do Your will. Fill this Chamber with Your shalom 
and make us one with shared patriotism and united vision. Through our 
Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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