[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 96 (Thursday, May 21, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S2563]
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.
  Lord of our lives, make these moments of prayer more than mere words, 
but may this reverent pause fill our hearts with gratitude and love for 
You. May our lawmakers appreciate the fact that through prayer, they 
have the privilege of talking to You, the superintendent of the 
universe.
  Lord, inspire them to use this intercessory opportunity to seek Your 
wisdom and guidance, knowing that You are eager to help them. Give us 
all the wisdom to remember that You continue to be our refuge and 
strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.
  And Lord, as we approach Memorial Day, thank You for the men and 
women who gave their lives for this Nation while serving in the U.S. 
military. We are grateful also for the great sacrifices made by their 
loved ones.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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