[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7957]
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 of mercies, You illumine all history with the shining light of 
Bethlehem. In this season, when we think about peace on Earth and good 
will to humanity, bless all those who love and serve You by working for 
unity, justice, and civility in our world. Continue to use our 
lawmakers for Your glory. Make them strong in their convictions, as 
they seek to faithfully serve You and country. Lord, draw them close to 
You and to one another, inspiring them to bear one another's burdens 
and so fulfill the law and the Gospel. And Lord, bless and keep Your 
servant, Senator Orrin Hatch and his beloved Elaine as they prepare to 
transition from the Senate.
  We pray in the Name of the Prince of Peace. Amen.

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