[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 47 (Friday, April 24, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3561]
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                                 Senate

Friday, April 24, 1998
  The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the President 
pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond].
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                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Sovereign God, we claim Your promise through Jeremiah, ``Call to me, 
and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you 
do not know.''--Jeremiah 33:3. We need that assurance as we close this 
week of work.
  Lord, we want to do our work today and end this workweek so that You 
will be able to say, ``Well done, good and faithful servant.'' It is 
liberating to know that we have only You to please. You enable 
excellence in us that more than meets the expectations of others. Keep 
our eyes focused on You. Our ultimate goal is to glorify You and enjoy 
You forever. Add life to our years and years to our life. May our joy 
of serving You give us freedom. We cast all our burdens on You so that 
we may work without the tension of worry today. You are with us in all 
the ups and downs of life. There is no problem or circumstance beyond 
Your control. There is no panic in heaven and there is peace in our 
hearts when we trust You completely. Thank You for Your abiding love, 
through our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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