[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 214 (Tuesday, January 2, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S19325]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                                 prayer

  The guest Chaplain, Father Paul Lavin, pastor of St. Joseph's on 
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC, offered the following prayer:
  In Sirach we hear:

To the poor man extend your hand,
that your blessing may be complete;
Be generous to all the living,
and withhold not your kindness from the dead.
Avoid not those who weep,
but mourn with those who mourn;
Neglect not to visit the sick--
for those things you will be loved.--
Sirach 7:32-35.

  Let us pray:
  We praise You Lord for the light of creation; we praise You for the 
light You give us in Your law, in the prophets, and wisdom of the 
Scriptures.
  Lord send Your blessing on these servants of Yours, Senate and their 
staff. Help them work together in this time of need, help them be 
faithful to the light You have given them, and let them faithfully 
serve You and their neighbor.
  Glory and praise to You for ever and ever. Amen.

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