[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 136 (Friday, October 2, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S11305]
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, we hear again the question You put before Solomon: 
``Ask! What shall I give you?'' Suddenly we are challenged to identify 
our deepest need. We agree with Solomon's response when he asked for an 
understanding heart, one that listens to You and responds to Your 
guidance. Help us to listen attentively to You. A cacophony of other 
voices often limits our ability to hear what You have to say about the 
issues we face. We really need to hear the assurance You gave to 
Solomon and claim it for ourselves. ``See, I have given you a wise and 
listening heart.'' We urgently need that gift coupled with the gift of 
courage to follow Your direction.
  Father, continue to bless the women and men of this Senate as they 
humble themselves, confess their need to hear Your voice in their 
souls, and give dynamic leadership to our Nation at this crucial time. 
Through our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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