[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 70 (Monday, May 21, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S5185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious Father, we pray for the women and men of this Senate. May 
they feel awe and wonder that You have chosen them through the voice of 
Your people. May they live this day humbly on the knees of their 
hearts, honestly admitting their human inadequacy and gratefully 
acknowledging Your power. Dwell in the secret places of their hearts to 
give them peace and security. Help them in their offices, with their 
staffs, in committee meetings, and when they are here together in this 
sacred, historic Chamber. Remind them of their accountability to You 
for all they say and do. Reveal Yourself to them. Be the unseen Friend 
beside them in every changing circumstance. Give them a fresh 
experience of Your palpable and powerful Spirit. Banish weariness and 
worry, discouragement and disillusionment. Often today may we hear Your 
voice saying to us, ``Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden and 
I will give you rest.'' Lord, help us all to rest in You and receive 
the incredible resiliency that You provide. Thank You in advance for a 
truly productive day. In the name of our Lord. Amen.

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