[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S1]
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 all, in a world where each new day seems to bring the 
chaotic and unexpected, we praise You that You are the same yesterday, 
today, and forever. Lord, You are our help in ages past. You are our 
hope for years to come. Give us this day wisdom to know Your words and 
obey Your precepts. May we show our gratitude with obedience because 
You have demonstrated Your might, wisdom, and love throughout the days 
of our earthly pilgrimage.
  As our lawmakers follow Your lead, may they trust You to carve 
tunnels of hope through mountains of despair. Give our Senators the 
courage to embrace integrity with a clear conscience. May they not 
retreat from life's battles but faithfully keep their hands in Yours.
  We pray in Your loving Name. Amen.

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