[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 111 (Thursday, August 2, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S8629]
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 God, You have promised that, ``In quietness and confidence 
shall be our strength.''--Isaiah 30:15. Thank You for prayer in which 
we can commune with You, renew our convictions, receive fresh courage, 
and affirm our commitment to serve You. In Your presence we simply can 
be and know that we are loved. You love us and give us new beginnings 
each day. Thank You that we can depend on Your guidance for all that is 
ahead of us this day. Suddenly we realize that this quiet moment has 
refreshed us. We are replenished with new hope.
  Now we can return to our outer world of challenges and opportunities 
with greater determination. We want to serve You by giving our very 
best to the leadership of our Nation to which You have called us. You 
are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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