[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 65 (Monday, May 14, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S4851]
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, a week of responsibilities stretches out before us. As 
we face them, we thank You for Winston Churchill's reminder that ``the 
price of greatness is responsibility.'' Father, You have entrusted the 
Senators with heavy responsibilities. Thank You that You will not ask 
more from them than You will give the strength to carry. Help them to 
draw on Your artesian wells of wisdom, insight, discernment, and 
vision. Be with them in the lonely hours of decisionmaking, of conflict 
over issues, and the ruthless demands of overloaded schedules. Tenderly 
whisper in their souls the reassurance, ``I have placed you here and 
will not leave you, nor forsake you.'' In Your grace, be with their 
families; watch over them; and reassure the Senators that You care for 
the loved ones of those who assume heavy responsibilities for You. May 
responsibility come to mean ``respondability,'' a response of trust in 
You to carry out what You have entrusted to them. In the name of Him 
who lifts burdens and carries the load. Amen.

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