[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2191]
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.
  Almighty God, Ruler of the Universe, the Sustainer of Life, and the 
Father of Humanity, great is Your faithfulness. Lord, forgive us when 
our courage wavers in the face of difficulties because we ignore Your 
abiding presence. Thank You for imparting wisdom, patience, and 
strength to our lawmakers. Sustain them with Your presence, and 
strengthen them with Your love. Lord, keep them strong, hold them 
steady, and carry them through each challenge with honor. Grant that 
they will meet their hardships and setbacks with a firm faith in Your 
sustaining presence.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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