[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 221 (Monday, December 27, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H7843]
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:
  Holy God, the giver of our lives and the source of all hope, shine 
Your light on Your people. Though we walk in darkness, may we see Your 
great light.
  For You have been bountiful in Your grace, abundant in Your mercy.
  Hear our gratitude for the countless times You have given increase to 
this Nation. Know of our appreciation for how You have multiplied time 
and again this country's strength and prosperity.
  Our joy is found in the freedom You have allowed us. Our wealth is 
founded on our diversity and the respect You have taught us to have for 
each other.
  Establish and uphold Your sovereignty over our land and Your guidance 
in our lives.
  May we acknowledge that all authority rests on Your shoulders, 
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
  O Lord of hosts, rule with justice and righteousness in our lives 
from this time forth and forever more.
  In the strength of Your powerful name we pray. Amen.

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