[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 185 (Thursday, October 21, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S7135]
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.
  Shepherd of love, You have been our help in ages past. You are our 
hope for the years to come. As we begin today's legislative session, we 
pause to acknowledge Your sovereignty. Lord, You sit enthroned between 
the cherubim, so shower us with gifts from Your bounty.
  Today, lead our lawmakers beside still waters and replenish their 
spirits with Your power. As they grapple with the challenges we face, 
give them a faith that will not shrink. Lord, provide our Senators with 
wisdom to hear Your voice and courage to obey Your counsel. Help them 
to seek Your wisdom by daily exposing themselves to the guidance of 
sacred Scripture.
  Remind us all that success comes not by might or power but by Your 
Spirit.
  We pray in Your holy Name. Amen.

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