[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 28, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5472]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the 
following prayer:
  Return to us, O God; dwell in the midst of us, in this place, in our 
cities, neighborhoods, and Nation, that we would again acknowledge You. 
May You see reason to call us faithful, and may we reflect Your glory 
to all who would see.
  In You, may both youth and those of age find reason to be joyful. May 
all marvel at Your handiwork, Your steadfast love, and Your saving 
mercy.
  Cause our hands to be strong to do the work You have set before us. 
Sow Your peace in the fields of our hearts and bring forth Your fruit 
in the garden You have called us to attend. Give increase to our 
fellowship and pour out on Your house a spirit of compassion and mutual 
concern.
  We give ourselves over to Your instruction to speak truth to one 
another, to render judgments that are true, and to find solutions which 
lead to peace.
  May we not harbor ill will in our hearts against each other, but may 
we be intentional in making this a time of cooperation and kindness.
  In You do we find truth and hope, and in Your name we pray.
  Amen.

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