[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18216]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Here is a promise from God for today. It is as sure as it was when it 
was spoken by Isaiah so long ago. Hear this word for today! ``Fear not, 
for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will 
strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My 
righteous right hand.''--Isaiah 41:10.
  Let us pray.
  Dear God, we claim this promise as we begin this day's work. Your 
perfect love casts out fear. Your grace and goodness give us the 
assurance that You will never leave nor forsake us. Your strength 
surges into our hearts. Your divine intelligence inspires our thinking. 
We will not be dismayed, casting about furtively for security in 
anything or anyone other than You. Fortified by Your power, help us to 
focus on the needs of others around us and of our Nation. May this be a 
truly great day as we serve You. Bless the Senators as they place their 
trust in You and follow Your guidance for our Nation. You, dear God, 
are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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