[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Loving Heavenly Father, to know You is life's ultimate purpose; to 
trust You is our only peace; to serve You is our true joy. We praise 
You for the privilege of friendship with You. We humbly acknowledge 
that any good we have done, any progress we have made, and any 
accomplishments we have achieved are all because of Your indefatigable 
inspiration. There is no limit to the blessings You pour out on those 
who give You the glory. You have been the source of every creative 
thought, all crucial legislation, and any constructive compromise that 
has blended the best points of view. You are the source of unity in 
diversity and mutual trust that triumphs over competitive party spirit. 
When we are fearful, You give us courage; when we are under pressure, 
You flood our hearts with peace.
  Thank You dear God for continuing to bless America, as You persist in 
empowering the women and men of this Senate to lead with vision. 
Through our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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