[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 59 (Thursday, April 12, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2083]
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.
  Most High God, our Heavenly Father, Your loving kindness fills our 
hearts with gratitude. We are grateful for this opportunity to work in 
our government's legislative branch, striving to contribute to the 
progress of this great Nation.
  Lord, we thank You for our lawmakers and for those who support them. 
Bless our Senators with Your wisdom, enabling them to make decisions 
that will benefit our Nation and world for generations to come.
  We ask You, also, Eternal God, to bless the American people. Place 
Your shield of protection around them, providing them with the 
inspiration in their pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. Fill them 
with the gift of Your peace.
  We pray in Your holy Name. Amen.

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