[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S4777]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, Dr. Barry C. Black, offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  Father, we come to You, the source of our hope and strength. We have 
recently celebrated America's independence, but each new day seems to 
bring reminders of how our Nation and world are buffeted by winds of 
instability and danger. We continue to be reminded that freedom is not 
free.
  As our lawmakers seek to pay the price for freedom in unstable times, 
may they not forget that You are not intimidated by any of the divisive 
and evil forces we face. May our Senators remember that their best 
blessings come from You, the One who has been our help in ages past and 
remains our hope for years to come. Give them the wisdom to find 
creative solutions to the many problems we face, trusting You to direct 
their steps.
  We pray in Your great Name. Amen.

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