[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 118 (Wednesday, September 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S10045]
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, infinite and eternal, in Your being, wisdom, holiness, 
goodness, truth, and grace, we praise You for Your providential care of 
this Nation. We humbly accept Your sovereignty over us and commit 
ourselves to emulate Your justice and truth. You know each of us 
completely. Your light of truth exposes our inner selves: our thoughts, 
feelings, and memories. We can be unreservedly honest with You for You 
know everything. Now, Father, help us to be as open and honest with 
each other. We commit ourselves to mean what we say and to say what we 
mean.
  Thank You for the Senate and the mutual trust the Senators share. 
Bless them today as they work together. May their differences be 
debated but never divide them as people. Strengthen their love for You 
and their loyalty to America, enabling a oneness that will inspire the 
citizens of this great Nation. Through our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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