[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 6 (Wednesday, February 4, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S331]
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 Father, our desire to pray is a result of Your greater desire 
to love us, guide us, and strengthen us. Prayer is Your idea, implanted 
in our minds because You want to communicate Your vision to us. We 
praise You for Your providential care for this Nation. You have chosen 
to work through the women and men of this Senate to accomplish Your 
very best for the United States. No matter is too small to escape Your 
concern, nor too complex to resist Your solutions. When we respond to 
Your invitation to prayer, unlimited intelligence and indefatigable 
courage are given to us. We find answers beyond our human skill and 
experience an openness to work together in unity beyond our human 
competitiveness and combative party spirit. Here we are, Father; our 
minds snap to attention and our hearts salute You as Sovereign. May our 
communication with You provide us with supernatural briefing all 
through this day. Through our Lord and Savior. Amen.
  Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennett). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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