please stand for the indication by gabriel salguero. >> let us pray.ul of our absolute need to view. we confess that america has always needed your guidance, your strength, and your protection. lord, we acknowledge that we need your direction so as not to stray too far from the shores of your purposes. as he walked into the autumn of elections, we pray that we would continue to guide this great nation. republicans, independents, and democrats, never to tire in the work of justice and mercy. we should always helped the most vulnerable around us -- the child, the widow, the orphan, and a stranger. give us the courage to face the giants that threaten our life together and help us to force the future of our democracy from the better angels of our nature. lord, we know we still have work to do. may our work reflect your character. may to be made out of love, compassion, justice, and civility. may we never be satisfied until every son and daughter of god has an opportunity to flourish and strive. so, lord, we confess that we can only march on by your in meas