[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8007]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Our loving heavenly Father, there are times when our hearts overflow 
with gratitude to You. Today is one of those times. This has not been 
an easy week in our Nation or our world. And yet, in the midst of the 
turmoil, You have blessed us with strength and courage. We thank You 
for the stabilizing security You give us in the midst of challenges and 
change. Bless the Senators and all who serve in the Senate with a 
special measure of Your sustained grace. You know the needs of each 
person and every office. Heal all physical and spiritual distress; 
comfort those who suffer pain in silence; strengthen those who have 
heavy burdens to bear. We commit to You the families of the Senators 
and their staffs. Watch over them; keep them in Your love. While we 
focus our attention on Your calling here, surround them with Your care. 
Through our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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