[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 106 (Friday, July 31, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S9521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, You have been faithful to help us when we have asked 
for Your guidance and strength. May we be as quick to praise You for 
what You have done for us in the past as we are to ask You to bless us 
in the future. We have come to You in difficulties and crises this 
week; You have been on time and in time in Your interventions. Thank 
You, Lord, for Your providential care of this Senate as it has dealt 
with an immense workload.
  Now, as a much needed recess is taken, we thank You for all the 
people who make it possible for the Senate to function effectively. 
Especially, we thank You for the Senators' staffs and all those here in 
the Senate Chamber who work cheerfully and diligently for long hours to 
keep the legislative process moving smoothly. Help us to take no one 
for granted and express our gratitude to each one.
  Lord, when this day's work is done, give us refreshment of mind, 
spirit, and body. Watch over us as we are absent from each other and 
bring us back with renewed dedication to You and this great Nation we 
serve. In the name of our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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