[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 138 (Monday, August 20, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S5705]
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.
  Eternal Lord God, Your never failing providence sets in order all 
things both in Heaven and Earth. Thank You for providing comfort to all 
who seek You. We are grateful for Your promises to supply all our needs 
and to keep us from stumbling or slipping.
  Lord, bless our lawmakers, inspiring them to trust in Your mighty 
power. Remind them that righteousness is the only true national defense 
and that those who walk in integrity travel securely.
  Eternal God, we place our future in Your hands. Help us to live by 
faith so that our actions will receive Your approval. And, Lord, we ask 
You to comfort those who mourn Aretha Franklin's death. We are also 
grateful to You for the life and legacy of Kofi Annan.
  We pray in Your gracious Name. Amen.

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