[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 218 (Friday, December 17, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S9273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Today's opening prayer will be offered by 
our guest Chaplain, the Reverend Lisa Schultz, Church of the Advent, 
Washington, DC.
  The guest Chaplain offered the following prayer:
  Let us pray.
  O God, our help in ages past, You are our hope for years to come.
  Give to the Members of this body a special measure of wisdom and 
strength to accomplish Your purposes on Earth. Lord, help them to see 
what a practical resource they have in You as You empower them to 
complete their business with civility, cooperation, and competence. 
Bless the leaders of both parties and their staff members. Bless those 
who chair committees and subcommittees, those who manage bills and 
labor for liberty. Enable our lawmakers to do what without You would be 
impossible.
  We pray in Your strong Name. Amen.

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