[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 92 (Monday, July 17, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S6991]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  We praise You, dear God. You have promised never to leave or forsake 
us. Our confidence is in You and not ourselves. We come to You in 
prayer, not trusting our own goodness but solely in Your grace. You are 
our joy when we get down, our strength when we are weak, our courage 
when we vacillate. You are our security in a world of change and 
turmoil. Even when we forget You in the rush of life, You never forget 
us. Thank You for Your faithfulness.
  At this moment we claim that faithfulness for our friend, Senator 
Paul Coverdell, as he undergoes surgery. Bless him, care for him, and 
heal him.
  And now dear God, filled with wonder, love, and gratitude, we commit 
this week to live and work for You, inviting the indwelling power of 
Your spirit. Bless the Senators. Control their minds and give them Your 
discernment. Give them boldness to take stands for what You have 
revealed is the application of Your righteousness and justice for our 
Nation.
  Thank You for the privilege of living this week for You. In Your all 
powerful name. Amen.

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