[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 172 (Thursday, October 19, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5093]
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 God, who has made of one blood all the nations of the world, 
make us one. Bring unity to our Congress, Nation, and world.
  Lord, help us to see that awesome things can be accomplished when we 
stop worrying about who will get the credit. With this unity, infuse us 
also with hope, pragmatism, and courage.
  Lord, give us realistic expectations about our future, reminding us 
that many problems that took decades to create will not be quickly 
solved. Motivate us to make the necessary sacrifices so that the rough 
places will be made smooth, the crooked places will be made straight, 
and the stars of hope will shine again in our hearts.
  We pray in Your magnificent Name. Amen.

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