[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 21614]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious God, who knows what is going on in our minds, we thank You 
that more than providing our surface needs, You meet our deepest needs. 
Help us to put and keep things in perspective. Thousands of men and 
women of our armed services are in harm's way in a just battle against 
terrorism and despotism, and hundreds of thousands are on alert. 
Meanwhile, so much has changed for our life here in the Senate. An 
anthrax scare has gripped us, our routines have been disrupted, 
temporary offices cause frustration, and the instability of everyday 
conveniences unsettle us. In a time like this, we learn that faith and 
flexibility are inseparable. Our trust is in You and not in having 
everything in our control. While we pray for those who are making a 
much greater sacrifice than we, we also ask for the qualities of 
greatness rooted in Your goodness and grace. Thank You for this new day 
in which to find our security in You, our serenity in Your peace, and 
our strength in Your power. You have taught us to seek first Your 
Kingdom with the assurance that all things necessary for our joy would 
be added to us. You are our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

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