[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 76 (Friday, June 12, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S6273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, Sovereign of this Nation and Lord of our lives, we 
thank You for outward symbols of inner meaning that remind us of Your 
blessings. The sight of our flag stirs our patriotism and dedication. 
It reminds us of Your providential care through the years, of our 
blessed history as a people, of our role in the unfinished and 
unfolding drama of the American dream, and of the privilege we share 
living in this land.
  This weekend, as we celebrate Flag Day, we repledge allegiance to our 
flag and recommit ourselves to the awesome responsibilities that You 
have entrusted to us. May the flag that waves above this Capitol remind 
us that this is Your land.
  Thank You, Lord, that our flag also gives us a bracing affirmation of 
the unique role of the Senate in our democracy. In each age, You have 
called truly great men and women to serve as leaders. May these 
contemporary patriots experience fresh strength and vision, as You 
renew the drumbeat of Your Spirit, calling them to march to the cadence 
of the rhythm of Your righteousness. In the name of our Lord and 
Savior. Amen.

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