[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6003]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Lord God of hope, help us to make this a day for optimism and 
courage. Set us free from any negative thinking or attitudes. There is 
enough time today to accomplish what You have planned. We affirm that 
we are here by Your divine appointment. We also know from experience 
that it's possible to limit Your best for our Nation. Without Your 
help, we can hit wide of the mark, but with Your guidance and power, we 
cannot fail. You have brought our Nation to this place of prosperity 
and blessing. You are able to bless us now in this pressured day of 
business if we trust You and work together as fellow patriots. Fill 
this Chamber with Your presence, invade the mind and heart of each 
Senator, and give this Senate a day of efficiency and excellence for 
Your glory. We thank You in advance for a truly great day, for You are 
our Lord and will show the way! Amen.

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