[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 388]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The Chaplain, Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, offered the following prayer:
  Gracious Father, Source of all the blessings of life, You have made 
us rich spiritually. As we begin this new day, we realize that You have 
placed in our spiritual bank accounts abundant deposits of soul 
strength, intellectual acumen, volitional aptitude, and physical 
agility.
  You remind us of Your loving-kindness, You give us the gift of faith 
to trust You for what we will need to meet today's challenges. You 
promise to go before us, preparing people and circumstances so we can 
press on with Your best for America. You open doors previously shut and 
enable serendipities of success so we can work without strain or 
stress. You give us the magnificent gifts of wisdom and discernment, 
vision and vibrant hope.
  Bless the Senators as they expect great strength from You and attempt 
great work for Your glory and for the good of America. You are our Lord 
and Saviour. Amen.

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