[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 151 (Wednesday, October 21, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S12741]
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Senate


(Legislative day of Friday, October 2, 1998)

  The Senate met at 9 a.m., on the expiration of the recess, and was 
called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond].

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, the only Source of lasting, authentic courage, this 
morning, we turn to the psalmist and to Jesus for the bracing truth 
about courage to see things through--not just to the end of the 
Congress but to the accomplishment of Your ends. David reminds us, ``Be 
of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all you who hope 
in the Lord.''--Ps. 31:24. Jesus assures us, ``You will have 
tribulation, but take courage.''--John 16:33 NASB. We know we can take 
courage to press on because You have taken hold of us. You have called 
us to serve You because You have chosen to get Your work done through 
us. Bless the Senators as they confront the issues of the budget, 
consider creative compromises, and seek to bring this Congress to a 
conclusion. In this quiet moment, may they take courage and press on. 
Through our Lord and Savior. Amen.

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