[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 142 (Wednesday, November 1, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S11445]
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Senate


(Legislative day of Friday, September 22, 2000)

  The Senate met at 9:31 a.m., on the expiration of the recess, and was 
called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Thurmond].
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                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious Father, in these troublesome days of conflict and 
consternation, frustration and fatigue, stress and strain, we come to 
You seeking Your special tonic for tiredness. I intercede on behalf of 
the Senators and their staffs and all who are feeling the energy-
sapping tension of this time. I claim Your promise, ``As your days, so 
shall your strength be.''--Deuteronomy 33:25. Your strength is 
perfectly matched for whatever life will dish out today. You promise us 
the stamina of ever-increasing fortitude. In the quiet of this moment, 
we open the flood gates of our souls and ask You to flood our minds 
with a refreshing renewal of hope in You, our emotions with a calm 
confidence in help from You, and our bodies with invigorating health 
through You.
  Thank You, mighty God, Creator of the universe and Re-creator of 
those who trust You, for this most crucial appointment of the day with 
You. You have commanded us to be still and know that You are God. Lift 
our burdens, show us solutions to our problems, and give us the courage 
to press on. You are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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