[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 14425]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Almighty God, Sovereign of this Nation and Lord of our lives, we 
thank You for outward symbols of inner meaning that remind us of Your 
blessings. The sight of our flag stirs our patriotism and dedication. 
It reminds us of Your providential care through the years, of our 
blessed history as a people, of our role in the unfinished and 
unfolding drama of the American dream, and of the privilege we share 
living in this land.
  Today, as we pledge allegiance to the flag, we recommit ourselves to 
the awesome responsibilities You have entrusted to us. May the flag 
that waves above this Capitol and the flag here in this Chamber remind 
us that this is Your land.
  Our flag also gives us a bracing affirmation of the unique role of 
the Senate in our democracy. In each age, You have called truly great 
men and women to serve as Senators. May these contemporary patriots 
experience fresh strength and vision, as You renew the drumbeat of Your 
Spirit, calling them to march to the cadence of the rhythm of Your 
righteousness. In the name of our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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