[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 208 (Monday, December 18, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S6013]
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.
  Eternal God, You have told us that in every circumstance we should 
give thanks. Today, we pause to thank You for the challenge of making 
responsible decisions.
  Lord, we are grateful for the unfolding of Your prevailing providence 
and for Your love that sustains us through life's seasons. We express 
gratitude for the eternal vigilance our lawmakers are willing to pay 
for the price of freedom.
  Accept our thanksgiving also for Your promise in Matthew 28:20 that 
You will be with us always, even to the end of the age.
  Lord of all, to You we raise this our prayer of grateful praise.
  We pray in Your marvelous Name. Amen.

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