[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 127 (Tuesday, July 20, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S4953]
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.
  O God, who has ordained the seasons of our lives, thank You for the 
steadfastness of Your mercy and long suffering.
  Today, inspire our lawmakers to open themselves to the gift of Your 
presence, remembering that You are always with them. Where there is 
fear, give courage. Where there is anxiety, give peace. Where there is 
despair, give hope. Where there is sadness, give joy. May our Senators 
joyfully encounter You on a daily basis. Lord, inspire them to hear 
Your words and obey Your precepts.
  We pray in Your merciful Name. Amen.

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