[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 126 (Wednesday, October 11, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S10163]
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Senate


(Legislative day of Friday, September 22, 2000)

  The Senate met at 9:32 a.m. on the expiration of the recess, and was 
called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond].
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Chaplain will now deliver the opening 
prayer.
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                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  The Psalmist gives us a timely word for this pressured week, ``Cast 
your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.''--Psalm 55:22.
  Let us pray.
  Gracious God, we come to You with our burdens. You know that we all 
carry both personal and professional burdens. Beneath the surface of 
studied composure, we all have loved ones for whom we are concerned, 
friends who are troubled, and unresolved problems about which we find 
it difficult to stop worrying.
  At many different levels, we feel the tension of finishing the work 
of the 106th Congress. The election approaches with additional burdens 
for Senators running for reelection. Challenges here do not let up, and 
the problems in the state mount up. Meanwhile, peace of mind is up for 
grabs as we struggle with differing agendas for the legislation before 
the Senate.
  Lord, could it be that if we all--Republicans and Democrats, Senators 
and staff--stopped in our tracks and really asked for Your help, You 
would intervene and help this Senate achieve unity with both excellence 
and efficiency? In our heart of hearts we know You would, and will, if 
we ask You with a united voice of earnestness. Dear God, bless this 
Senate. We relinquish our control and ask You to take charge. It's hard 
to be willing, but we are willing to allow You to make us willing. You 
are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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