[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 109 (Thursday, June 22, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S2197]
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.
  Almighty and everlasting God, we bow in reverence before Your 
glorious presence, praying that Heaven's unity may fill our lives.
  Lord, empower our lawmakers to make bipartisan progress, enabling our 
Nation to meet the challenges of our times. Bring to fulfillment the 
ancient prophet's dream: ``How good and pleasant it is for people to 
dwell together in unity.'' Make our Senators vividly aware that beyond 
the appraisals of constituents, there falls upon their decisions and 
actions the searching light of Your judgment. Save them from weak and 
expedient choices as You use them to heal and bind, to build and bless.
  And, Lord, we thank You for the contributions of the first phase of 
the summer 2023 page class.
  We pray in Your sovereign Name. Amen.

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