[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 21, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H333]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  Reverend Benjamin Hogue, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 
Washington, D.C., offered the following prayer:
  God of love, truth, and goodness, You promise to join us along the 
way.
  Give those gathered here open spirits to discern Your presence 
within, open minds to legislate and dream with creative possibility, 
and open hearts to join one another in cooperation, humility, and hope.
  Remind us of the fierce urgency of now. Bless the promises of 
democracy, and make freedom and equality a reality for all of Your 
children.
  Keep us uncomfortable with complacency, and let us never be satisfied 
until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty 
stream.
  Assure us that we have what we need for today; that You will provide 
us what we need for tomorrow; and that You have called us to lead Your 
people into the future.
  For all this and the grace we receive this day, we give You thanks.
  Amen.

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